Venlax 75 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Venlax 75 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.
UNSAFE
Venlax 75 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Venlax 75 are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Venlax 75 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Venlax 75 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Venlax 75 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Venlax 75 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Venlax 75mg Tablet
Introduction
Venlax 75 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...
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Uses of Venlax 75
Depression
Anxiety disorder
Side effects of Venlax 75
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Decreased appetite
Anxiety
Constipation
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction
How to use Venlax 75
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. Venlax 75 is to be taken with food.
How Venlax 75 works
Venlax 75 works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
What if you forget to take Venlax 75?
If you miss a dose of Venlax 75, 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.
Quick Tips
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.
Brief Description
Indication
Depression, Anxiety, Panic disorder, Social anxiety disorder
Administration
Take with food
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...
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Child Dose
Attention Deficit Disorder
<40 kg: 12.5 mg/day PO initially; increase by 12.5 mg/week; not to exceed 50 mg/day divided twice daily
>40 kg: 12.5 mg...
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Renal Dose
Renal impairment: GFR <30 mL/min and patient requiring haemodialysis: Reduce dose by 50%.
Contraindication
Uncontrolled hypertension; high risk of serious ventricular arrhythmia.
Mode of Action
Venlafaxine and its active metabolite O-desmethylvenlafaxine selectively inhibit the neuronal reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and to a lesser ex...
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Precaution
History of MI or unstable cardiac disease, seizure; hypomania or mania, increased intraocular pressure or at risk of acute narrow-angle glaucoma, at r...
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