What is Veozah: Uses, Warnings & Interactions
Veozah is an oral medication that contains the active ingredient fezolinetant. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023. Veozah is used in women to treat moderate to severe menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.
Veozah overview
BRAND NAMES:
Veozah
Generic Names:
Fezolinetant is the active ingredient, but a generic is not yet available
Uses:
To treat moderate to severe physical symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats
Therapeutic Classes:
Neurokinin 3 (NK3) receptor antagonist
Forms:
Oral tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Veozah used for?
Veozah is FDA approved to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats.
Key takeaways
Take Veozah once a day, around the same time every day. You can take Veozah with or without food, but swallow the tablet whole and take it with a glass of water.
Keep all appointments with your healthcare provider for bloodwork to monitor how well Veozah is working and to check your liver function.
Store Veozah at room temperature, away from direct light, heat, and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
You should not take Veozah with medicines that are known as CYP1A2 inhibitors, like fluvoxamine, mexiletine, or cimetidine, as they can interfere with how the drug works.
Common side effects include diarrhea, stomach and back pain, insomnia, and hot flashes. Let your healthcare provider know if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.
What form(s) does Veozah come in
Oral tablet
45 milligrams (mg)
What are common Veozah doses?
Take one tablet (45 mg) by mouth once daily.
Common Veozah prescriptions
Veozah
7 tablets disp packVeozah
45mg tablet
How to take Veozah
Take Veozah once daily, at about the same time every day.
Take Veozah with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole with liquid. Do not chew, crush, or cut the tablet.
What to do if you miss a dose of Veozah
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember on the same day, provided there are at least 12 hours until the next dose. Resume your regular schedule the following day.
Veozah contraindications
You should not take Veozah if:
You are allergic to fezolinetant or any of the ingredients in Veozah.
You have cirrhosis (severe liver scarring).
You have severe kidney problems or end-stage renal disease.
You take certain medicines known as CYP1A2 inhibitors, such as fluvoxamine, mexiletine, or cimetidine.
Veozah warnings
Before you take Veozah, tell your healthcare provider about any medical conditions you have, especially if you have liver or kidney problems.
Some medications should not be taken with Veozah. Inform your healthcare provider about all the medications you take to prevent drug interactions.
Veozah interactions
Before taking Veozah, tell your healthcare provider about all your medications, including prescription and OTC drugs, vitamins, and dietary supplements.
Drugs that are known as CYP1A2 inhibitors (for example, fluvoxamine, mexiletine, or cimetidine) should not be taken with Veozah.
Veozah side effects
Common side effects of Veozah include:
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Insomnia (difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep)
Back pain
Hot flashes
Serious side effects may occur in rare cases.
If you have symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, get emergency medical help.
Veozah can affect the liver. Your healthcare provider will order bloodwork to check your liver before you start taking Veozah and every few months after you begin taking it. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of liver problems, such as nausea, vomiting, upper stomach pain, or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes.
Sources:
Veozah, DailyMed (2023)
Fezolinetant, MedlinePlus (2023)
Fezolinetant (Rx), Medscape
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