Anti Depressants :: Venlafaxine XR Generic

Venlafaxine XR Generic

US Brand Name Effexor
Generic Name Venlafaxine
Other Brand Name VENLOR
Manufacturer PROTEC
Packing 10
Form Capsule
Strength 75 mg, 37.5 mg
 
75 mg (PROTEC) $0.49
37.5 mg (PROTEC) $0.29
150 mg (PROTEC) $0.99
Quantity Capsule
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Introduction

Effexor belongs to the anti depressant group of drugs. Specifically, it belongs to the group of SSNRIs or selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It functions by means of affecting the chemical inside the brain which is responsible for depression. The manufacturers of this drug are Protec and Pfizer Labs. The generic name of this medication is venlafaxine.

Composition

The effexor drug is an antidepressant drug that is taken via oral route. The molecular weight of this drug is 313.87. The color of venlafaxine is usually off white to white. It is crystalline solid. The inactive ingredients of venlafaxine are iron oxides, magnesium stearate, lactose, sodium starch glycolate, and cellulose.

Use

The primary usage of Effexor is for depression especially those of major depressive type.

Dosage and administration

The suggested initial dose is Effexor 75 mg once a day. However, this drug can be given in divided doses. It is important that you take this food in full stomach. The dosing may increased up to 150 mg a day depending on the patient’s response to treatment and level of tolerance. For adult patient specifically 18 years old and above, the dosing would be 75 mg divided in two to three dosage. For children, meaning below 18 years old the usage of this medication is not recommended.

Contraindication

The medication is contraindicated to patient with sensitivity reaction to venlafaxine and any of its mentioned components. This is also contraindicated to patient taking MAOIs or monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

Important Precautions

Important or vital things to consider while on this therapy are you need to monitor blood pressure closely. If there is elevation of blood pressure while undergoing the treatment it is advice to stop the medication right away. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are also discouraged to use this drug. On the study, venlafaxine is secreted in breast milk; therefore, venlafaxine can be passed on to baby who are breastfeeding to mother under this drug therapy. It is vital to strictly follow doctor’s order to ensure proper usage and safety while under this drug therapy.

Side effects

The most common side effect of this drug affects primarily the gastrointestinal system of the body. Among those side effects involving GI are diarrhea, constipation, nausea with or without vomiting, and stomach pain. Mild adverse reactions are dizziness, anxiety, drying of the mouth, sleep disturbance such as insomnia, headache, and diaphoresis or sweating. You may also experience vision disturbance such as blurring of vision, decrease in sexual ability or libido, flushing, nervousness, trouble sleeping, easy fatigability, yawning, and weight loss. Seek medical attention or consult your health care provider right away if severity of symptoms is felt. The severe side effects include Allergic reaction that is intense in nature, formation of very itchy rash, bizarre odd behaviour, swelling of the facial structure, inability to sit still, tinnitus or ringing of the ear, unsteady gait, severity in mood swings, dyspnea, chest tightness, peeling of the skin, melena or presence of blood in the stool as evidence of black tarry stool, bruising, and worsening of depression.

storage

Keep the medicine in a cool and dry place, away from direct sun light and moist. The ideal temperature for storing the drug is 20 degree Celsius or 25 degree Celsius. Always refer to the product literature for proper storing and disposal of the drug.
 

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