Venpad 37.5mg Tablet XR (10'S)

Manufacturer: Tripada Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition : Venlafaxine(37.5mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

₹25.82

Strip of 10 Tablet Xr

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Venpad 37.5Mg Tablet Xr belongs to the group of drugs that go by the name of selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). This drug acts as an anti-depressant by controlling those unbalanced chemicals in the brain that cause depression. The drug is quite effective in the treatment of mental illnesses like panic disorder, anxiety and depressive disorder.


Patients with narrow- angle glaucoma are generally not prescribed Venpad 37.5Mg Tablet Xr. Those who are allergic to any component of the drug are also recommended not to use it. Individuals who are under the treatment of methylene blue injection are also not prescribed Venpad 37.5Mg Tablet Xr.


If you do suffer from the following health problems, discuss the benefits and drawbacks of taking the drug with your doctor before you start using it. 


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Venlafaxine works by increasing serotonin levels, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the brain by blocking transport proteins and stopping their reuptake at the presynaptic terminal.

Pharmacokinets

Absorption Venlafaxine is well absorbed and extensively metabolized in the liver. O-desmethylvenlafaxine (ODV) is the only major active metabolite. On the basis of mass balance studies, at least 92% of a single oral dose of venlafaxine is absorbed. The absolute bioavailability of venlafaxine is about 45%

Side Effects

Suicidal Thinking And Behaviour

Serotonin Syndrome (Agitation, Hallucinations, Seizures, Nausea)

Irregular Heart Beat

Shaking Of Hands Or Feet

Dizziness

Chills

Blurred Or Double Vision

Nausea Or Vomiting

Dry Mouth

Muscle And Joint Pain

Decreased Sexual Urge

Difficulty In Passing Urine

Rapid Weight Loss

Ringing Or Buzzing In The Ears


Contra Indications

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known history of allergy to venlafaxine or any other component present in the medicine.

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

This medicine is not recommended for use while a MAOI (Rasagiline/Selegiline/methylene blue etc.) is being consumed. This medicine should be consumed at least 14 days after stopping the use of MAOI medicines.

Pregnancy Related Information

This medicine should be used by pregnant women only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.


Breast Feeding Related Information

This medicine is not recommended for use by breastfeeding women. It is advised to discontinue breastfeeding before starting the treatment with this medicine. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.


Indications

Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Efficacy was established in three short-term (4, 8, and 12 weeks) and two long-term, maintenance trials. Effexor XR is indicated for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

Interactions

Venlafaxine produced a significant antinociceptive effect at 30 and 45 min and the effect decreased at 60 min. Caffeine alone showed no significant antinociceptive effect at the applied dose however, it significantly antagonized the antinociceptive effect of venlafaxine at 30 min

Typical Dosage

Take this medicine at one particular time of the day with your meal. 

Storage Requirements

STORE BELOW 30 DEGREES C. 

Effects Of Missed Dosage

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If the next scheduled dose is less than 4 hours away, then the missed dose should be skipped.


Effects Of Overdose

Contact a doctor immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms of an overdose may include agitation, hallucinations, convulsions, and nausea.


How To Use

Take this medicine at one particular time of the day with your meal. The tablet is not meant to be chewed or crushed. Make sure you swallow it whole.