Venfax 75mg Tablet PR

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Composition FOR Venfax 75mg Tablet PR

Venlafaxine(75mg)

food interaction for Venfax Tablet PR

alcohol interaction for Venfax Tablet PR

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lactation interaction for Venfax Tablet PR

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Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is to be taken with food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR.
UNSAFE
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR 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.
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Venfax 75mg Tablet PR 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SALT INFORMATION FOR Venfax 75mg Tablet PR

Venlafaxine(75mg)

Venfax tablet pr uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder.

How venfax tablet pr works

Venfax 75mg Tablet PR works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Common side effects of venfax tablet pr

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

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Expert advice FOR Venfax Tablet PR

  • Venlafaxine helps in treating depression and anxiety.
  • It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Venlafaxine 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 Venlafaxine 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Venfax 75mg Tablet PR

Venlafaxine

Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause sedation?
Yes. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Venfax 75mg Tablet PR.
Q. Is Venfax 75mg Tablet PR a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Venfax 75mg Tablet PR a narcotic?
No. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
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Q. What is the difference between Venfax 75mg Tablet PR ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR ER and XR both means extended release preparation which releases the medication slowly into the body and maintains a constant needed medications levels. The advantage of taking ER/XR tablets is the frequency of dosage can be decreased.
Q. Can I take mirtazapine along with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.
Q. Can I take Venfax 75mg Tablet PR with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Venfax 75mg Tablet PR both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or use any alternate drug. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.
Q. What is the relation between Venfax 75mg Tablet PR and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venfax 75mg Tablet PR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venfax 75mg Tablet PR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Venfax 75mg Tablet PR absorbed?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Venfax 75mg Tablet PR?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause high blood pressure?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause constipation?
Yes. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is known to cause constipation in some patients. Take a fiber-rich diet and drink plenty of water. You may consider taking laxatives as well. Your doctor will suggest ways to prevent or manage it. Please consult your doctor if it does not resolve or gets worse.
Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause weight loss?
Yes. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause addiction?
No. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Venfax 75mg Tablet PR tablet instead of a capsule?
You can take a tablet instead of the capsule but only under consultation or prescription of a doctor. You should not change it yourself as the different formulation of a medication may have a different action as drug release would be different in both. This can lead to an inappropriate treatment and may lead to side effects or even failure of treatment.
Q. Can gabapentin be given along with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR but only with a consultation of a doctor. They both, when given together, causes an increase drowsiness, sleepiness and decreased concentration in work. Take with caution.
Q. What is the difference between Venfax 75mg Tablet PR and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Venfax 75mg Tablet PR. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venfax 75mg Tablet PR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is not approved for treatment of nerve pain disorders but some researchers have proved its efficacy in nerve pain. It is currently used off-label for nerve pain.
Q. Why does Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause loss of appetite?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is known to cause changes in the neurotransmitters levels and chemicals in the brain which leads to decrease in appetite and this loss of appetite is dose dependent.
Q. What are good alternatives to Venfax 75mg Tablet PR, particularly when a side effect is reduced sex drive?
If you find any side effects like decreased sex drive or impotence talk to your doctor and then you can have some other drug. Do not stop Venfax 75mg Tablet PR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

Content on this page was last updated on 09 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)