Venlafaxine

Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Venlafaxine is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults. It is also used to manage social anxiety disorder (SAD) and panic disorder (PD) in some cases. Venlafaxine is a prescription medication that helps balance certain chemicals in the brain to alleviate symptoms of these conditions.

Major Depression:

Adult: Initially 75 Mg Regular Tab In 2 Divided Doses Or Xr Tab Once Daily, Then Increased If Necessary Up To 375 Mg Daily, Increased At Intervals Of At Least 2 Weeks, Faster Dose Titration May Be Necessary In Some Patients; Maximum 375 Mg Per Day

Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder:

Adult: 75 Mg Xr Tab Once Daily, Increased If Necessary Up To 225 Mg Once Daily, Increased At Intervals Of At Least 2 Weeks; Maximum 225 Mg Per Day

Content

Cap /Tab 37.5mg /50mg /75mg /150mg: Venlafaxine 37.5mg /50mg /75mg /150mg.
Xr Cap 75mg /150mg: Venlafaxine 75mg /150mg.

Pregnancy

Avoid Unless Potential Benefit Outweighs Risk

Stability

Serotonin and Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor

Contra Indications

High Risk Of Cardiac Ventricular Arrhythmia, Uncontrolled Hypertension.

Precautions

High Risk Of Cardiac Ventricular Arrhythmia, Uncontrolled Hypertension.

Lactation

Contraindicated

Side Effects

Agitation
Alopecia
Angioedema
Apathy
Arrhythmias
Bleeding Disorders
Bruxism
Abnormal Dreams
Anorexia
Anxiety
Asthenia
Changes In Serum Cholesterol
Chills
Confusion
Difficulty With Micturition
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Headache
Hypertension
Hypertonia
Insomnia
Menstrual Disturbances
Mydriasis
Nausea
Nervousness
Palpitation
Sensory Disturbances
Sexual Dysfunction
Sweating
Tremor
Vasodilatation
Visual Disturbances
Vomiting
Weight Changes
Diarrhoea
Ecchymosis
Gi Haemorrhage
Hallucinations
Incoordination
Myoclonus
Photosensitivity
Postural Hypotension
Rash
Taste Disturbance
Tinnitus
Urinary Retention.
Rare: Akathisia
Extrapyramidal Symptoms
Hypomania
Mania
Seizures
Urinary Incontinence