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Venax37.5mg

Rx
Generic:
Venlafaxine
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Tablet

৳ 4/unit

Pack: ৳ 4

At a glance

Venlafaxine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Venlafaxine is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate and unwanted or racing thoughts. Venlafaxine should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased appetite, anxiety, constipation, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. Before taking Venlafaxine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts. Venlafaxine works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Indications

• Depression • Anxiety disorder

Mechanism of action

Venlafaxine and its active metabolite O-desmethylvenlafaxine selectively inhibit the neuronal reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and to a lesser extent dopamine. It has minimal affinity for muscarinic, histamine, or ?1-adrenergic receptors. It appears to be as effective as standard antidepressants but w/ a lower incidence of anticholinergic, sedative and CV side effects.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Depression Adult: Conventional tab: Initially, 75 mg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses, may increase in increments of up to 75 mg/day at intervals of 4 days or more. Max: 375 mg/day. Extended-release: Initially, 37.5-75 mg once daily; in patients initiated at 37.5 mg once daily, may increase to 75 mg once daily after 4-7 days; dose may then be increased in increments of up to 75 mg/day at intervals of 4 days or more. Max: 225 mg/day. Panic disorder Adult: Extended-release: Initially, 37.5 mg once daily for a wk, may increase to 75 mg once daily after 7 days; increase in increments of up to 75 mg/day at intervals of 7 days or more. Max: 225 mg/day. Anxiety Adult: Extended-release: Initially, 37.5-75 mg once daily; in patients initiated at 37.5 mg once daily, may increase to 75 mg once daily after 4-7 days; dose may then be increased in increments of up to 75 mg/day at intervals of 4 days or more. Max: 225 mg/day. Hepatic impairment: Mild to moderate: Reduce dose by 50%. Child Dose: Attention Deficit Disorder 40 kg: 12.5 mg/day PO initially; increase by 25 mg/week; not to exceed 75 mg/day divided three times daily Depression Children: 37.5 mg/day PO initially Adolescents: 37.5-75 mg/day PO initially Maintenance: Children, 75-150 mg/day; adolescents, 150-300 mg/day Renal Dose: Renal impairment: GFR <30 mL/min and patient requiring haemodialysis: Reduce dose by 50%.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Venlafaxine is to be taken with food.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Venlafaxine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Nausea • Vomiting • Dizziness • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) • Decreased appetite • Anxiety • Constipation • Increased sweating • Sexual dysfunction

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Venlafaxine may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. As side effects of Venlafaxine are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive. Veniz XR 75 Capsule helps in treating depression and anxiety. It may also be used to treat nerve pain from diabetes and some other forms of chronic pain. It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Veniz XR 75 Capsule to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Veniz XR 75 Capsule as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage. It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Contraindications

Uncontrolled hypertension; high risk of serious ventricular arrhythmia.

Drug interactions

Increased risk of serotonin syndrome w/ TCA, SSRI, SNRI, lithium, sibutramine, tramadol. May increase serum levels w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole, atazanavir, clarithromycin). May increase serum levels of haloperidol. May decrease serum levels of indinavir. May increase bleeding risk w/ aspirin, NSAIDs, warfarin and other anticoagulants. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of serotonin syndrome w/ MAOIs, linezolid and methylene blue.

Food interactions

[UNSAFE] It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Venlafaxine.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Venlafaxine may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Venlafaxine is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Venlafaxine should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Venlafaxine may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Venlafaxine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Venlafaxine may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

I am suffering from depression and undergoing treatment But even now i can&#x27;t concentrate and career is getting very much affected by it pls help ! I have been prescribed VENIZ XR (75MG) Treatment for depression takes 2-6 weeks to start working. During this periods dose of medicines is gradually optimised to obtain complete remission with minimum side effects. If one medicine doesn&#x27;t work, it can be replaced or another can be added. Consult your psychiatrist. Mental Depression , Anxiety disorder Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one&#x27;s inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended. I am taking antidepressant from 3 years still my depression is not going why is it so have taken sertima cipralex d-veniz prestiq everything Treatment Resistant Depression is diagnosed when a patient of clinical depression has taken at least three types of antidepressants in maximum dose for sufficient duration. Psychiatric evaluation is based on history, clinical symptoms, personality factors, ongoing psychosocial stressors and frequency and severity of symptoms. It requires direct interaction with the patient on a regular basis. Once diagnosed, a management plan is formed based on intensity and frequency of symptoms and associated biological and psycho social factors. Based on your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it&#x27;s dose and duration. For TRD, various augmenting agents and ECTs can be recommended. Mixed anxiety depressive disorder Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one&#x27;s inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended. What are possible physical symptoms of anxiety disorder and depression. Hi PATIENT me clear that for you. Depression is usually associated with a lot of physical symptoms like increased fatigue, decreased amount of sleep or interrupted sleep, loss of appetite usually cause more than 5% body weight loss, loss of libido. But its effect is mainly psychological whivh causes persist low mood, inability to enjoy pleasurable activities, low self esteem, bleak view of the future, guilty feeling etc. These symptoms have to be present persistently for 2 weeks to be called depression. On the other hand, anxiety has two main components, worry and fear. The common physical complaints are extreme sweating, butterfly like feeling in stomach, fidgetiness, increased frequency of urination. If associated with panic attacks, there is often palpitation, respiratory distress, dryness of throat, a sense of doom. Anxiety disorders are of various types and each have varied specific set of symptoms, but these are usually in common. SUFFERING FROM ACIDITY, SLEEP DISORDER, NAUSIA, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY AND ALSO FATTY LIVER Dear sir your problem can surely be treated with homeopathy but as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. Till the time you can start taking Ipecac 30, 4 drops in half cup water thrice daily. For Do?s and Don?ts while taking homeopathic medicines visit www.arorasclinic.com/homeopathy Self taking venlor xr 75 - one per day since last 10 years. Is there any possibility to stop this. If yes. What precaution to be taken Based in your clinical history, your doctor plans the type of medicine and it&#x27;s dose and duration. For first episode of anxiety/ depression/ panic, the usual maintenance phase is 6 months of asymptomatic period, after which medicines can be gradually tapered. But treatment may need to continue longer depending on severity and frequency of episodes. To take any decision to change medication or stop them, several factors have to be taken in account for which regular follow up with your psychiatrist is important. For second opinion, seek a proper consultation with another psychiatrist and take along your previous prescriptions. If you just want to stop, reduce to 37.5mg for a few weeks, then stop. I am prescribed Lonazep MD 0.5mg twice a day for anxiety. Its causing me depression. Is there any other GABA medication that is not addictive and does not results in depression? Benzodiazepines are usually do not cause depressionSerotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are commonly used in anxiety disorderAs well as depression

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.