Venax50mg
Tablet
Renata Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Venax. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Venax may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing b... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Venax is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Babies s... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Venax may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Venax are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as b... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Venax should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Venax may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CAUTION Venax should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Venax may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Venax is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of a... View More
Uses of Venax
- Depression
- Anxiety disorder
Side effects of Venax
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Decreased appetite
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Increased sweating
- Sexual dysfunction
How to use Venax
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. Venax is to be taken with ... View More
How Venax works
Venax works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental bal... View More
What if you forget to take Venax?
If you miss a dose of Venax, 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 reg... View More
- 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.
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 4... View More
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/d... View More
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 exte... View More
Precaution
History of MI or unstable cardiac disease, seizure; hypomania or mania, increased intraocular pressure or at risk of acute narrow-angle glaucoma, at ris... View More
Side Effect
>10% Headache (25-38%),Nausea (21-58%),Insomnia (15-24%),Asthenia (16-20%),Dizziness (11-24%),Ejaculation disorder (2-19%),Somnolence (12-26%),Dry mout... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome w/ TCA, SSRI, SNRI, lithium, sibutramine, tramadol. May increase serum levels w/ CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazo... View More
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