Generic Name
VenlafaxinePacks Price
- Tab SR 150 mg (078872): 10: 556.75: 655.00
- Tab SR 37.5 mg(078750): 2x7: 229.50: 270.00
- Tab SR 75 mg(078751): 14: 297.50: 350.00
- Tab XR 37.5 mg(078750): 2x7: 229.50: 270.00
- Tab XR 75 mg: 14: 501.50: 590.00
Zaxine
Therapeutic Group
Anti-depressantsIndication 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
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif