Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR is a medicine used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders. It helps improve mood, reduce nervousness, and improve overall well-being by restoring the balance of certain brain chemicals that affect mood and emotions.
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR should be taken with food. Take this medicine at the same time each day to maintain a stable level in your blood. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip doses, and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly, as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), constipation, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. However, these side effects are temporary and typically resolve on their own over time. Consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so avoid driving or engaging in activities that require mental focus until you understand how this medicine affects you. Earlier taking Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR, inform your doctor if you have any kidney, heart, or liver conditions or a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Increaseitionally, notify your doctor if you experience any unusual mood or behavioral changes, worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult before taking this medicine, as it may cause harmful effects on the developing baby.
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. Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
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
Ordinary side effects of Venoxi
Nausea
Constipation
Increased sweating
Sexual dysfunction
Dizziness
Decreased appetite
Erectile dysfunction
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR 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
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR 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
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR may cause dizziness, confusion, and eyesight changes such as blurred vision, which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Can Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR cause sedation?
Affirmative. Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep-inducing medicines before starting Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR.
Is Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR a psychotropic drug?
Affirmative. Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Is Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR a narcotic?
No. Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep-inducing properties, usually derivatives of opium, like heroin and morphine.
Can I take mirtazapine along with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR. 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.
Can I take Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR 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.
What is the relation between Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Can Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR cause high blood pressure?
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Can Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR cause constipation?
Affirmative. Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Can Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR cause weight loss?
Affirmative. Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Can Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR cause addiction?
No. Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR does not have habit-forming potential.
Can I take Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Can gabapentin be given along with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR?
Affirmative, gabapentin can be given with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR, but only with a consultation with a doctor. They both, when given together, cause an increase in drowsiness, sleepiness, and decreased concentration at work. Take it with caution.
Can fibromyalgia be treated with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR?
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Can nerve pain be treated with Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR?
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR 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.
Why does Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR cause loss of appetite?
Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR 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.
What are good alternatives to Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR, 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 another drug. Do not stop Venoxi 75mg Tablet SR by yourself, it can lead to increased adverse effects.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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