Milnacipran Hydrochloride and Vitamin D Ergocalciferol

• Generic Name: milnacipran
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Savella, Savella Titration Pack

Management of fibromyalgia.

Has been used in the treatment of major depressive disorder and is approved for treating depression in some countries; this indication is not an FDA-labeled use.

Insufficient data, to date, to determine if efficacy and tolerability of milnacipran as an antidepressant are superior, inferior, or equal to that of other antidepressants for acute treatment of major depressive disorder. Some studies indicate improved tolerability with milnacipran when compared with tricyclic antidepressants.

• Generic Name: ergocalciferol
• Dosage Forms: capsule, liquid filled
• Other Brand Names: Calcidol, Calciferol, Drisdol, Vitamin D2

Ergocalciferol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.

Ergocalciferol is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands).

Ergocalciferol is also used to treat rickets (softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency) or low levels of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia).

Ergocalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.