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Venfax 150mg Tablet PR is a product of Micro Labs Ltd

Composition: Venlafaxine (150mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 79

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All Details About Venfax 150mg Tablet PR

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Venfax 150mg Tablet PR

Description:

Venfax 150mg Tablet PR is 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 heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts.

Venfax 150mg Tablet PR should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased appetite, anxiety, constipation, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Earlier taking Venfax 150mg Tablet PR, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Ordinary side effects of Venfax

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

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Venfax 150mg Tablet PR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Venfax 150mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Venfax 150mg 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Venfax 150mg Tablet PR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Venfax 150mg Tablet PR are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Venfax 150mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Venfax 150mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Venfax 150mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Venfax 150mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Q. Can Venfax 150mg Tablet PR cause sedation?

Affirmative. Venfax 150mg Tablet PR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Venfax 150mg Tablet PR.

Q. Is Venfax 150mg Tablet PR a psychotropic drug?

Affirmative. Venfax 150mg Tablet PR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Q. Is Venfax 150mg Tablet PR a narcotic?

No. Venfax 150mg Tablet PR is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

Q. What is the difference between Venfax 150mg Tablet PR ER and XR?

Both are same medication. Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR and p-glycoprotein?

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venfax 150mg Tablet PR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venfax 150mg Tablet PR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.

Q. Where is Venfax 150mg Tablet PR absorbed?

Venfax 150mg Tablet PR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.

Q. When should I take Venfax 150mg Tablet PR?

Venfax 150mg Tablet PR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Q. Can Venfax 150mg Tablet PR cause high blood pressure?

Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

Q. Can Venfax 150mg Tablet PR cause constipation?

Affirmative. Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR cause weight loss?

Affirmative. Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Q. Can Venfax 150mg Tablet PR cause addiction?

No. Venfax 150mg Tablet PR does not have habit-forming potential.

Q. Can I take Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR?

Affirmative. Gabapentin can be given with Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR and desvenlafaxine?

Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Venfax 150mg Tablet PR. It is the same medication in an active form.

Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Venfax 150mg Tablet PR?

Venfax 150mg Tablet PR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venfax 150mg Tablet PR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Venfax 150mg Tablet PR?

Venfax 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR cause loss of appetite?

Venfax 150mg 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 150mg 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 150mg Tablet PR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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