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Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet

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Marketer
Psycormedies
SALT COMPOSITION
Venlafaxine (75mg)
Storage
Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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.

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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.

Before taking Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet, 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.

Side effects of Venaxin Tablet SR

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

Common side effects of Venaxin

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

How to use Venaxin Tablet SR

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. Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Venaxin Tablet SR works

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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
Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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
Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Venaxin Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet, 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 regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
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Quick tips

  • Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet helps in treating depression and anxiety.
  • It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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.
  • Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
  • It may cause an increase in blood pressure, especially during the first month of treatment. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
  • 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Anisole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Venaxin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moclobemide (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordin... More
Selegiline (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Concomitant use may cause an increase in blood serotonin levels. Patients may experience agitation, increased body temperature, fast heartbeat, muscle rigidity, and loss of coordin... More
Domperidone (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal. Do not consume Venlafaxine with Domperidone.
Tapentadol (Nasal Route) Life-threatening
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels. Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
Zolmitriptan (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Concurrent use may cause serotonin syndrome. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of serotonin syndrome such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult... More
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Patient concerns

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Mental Depression , Anxiety disorder
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
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What are possible physical symptoms of anxiety disorder and depression.
Dr. Subrata Naskar
Psychiatry
Hi PATIENT me clear that for you. Depression is usually associated with a lot of physical symptoms like increased fatigue, decreased amount of sleep or interrupted sleep, loss of appetite usually cause more than 5% body weight loss, loss of libido. But its effect is mainly psychological whivh causes persist low mood, inability to enjoy pleasurable activities, low self esteem, bleak view of the future, guilty feeling etc. These symptoms have to be present persistently for 2 weeks to be called depression. On the other hand, anxiety has two main components, worry and fear. The common physical complaints are extreme sweating, butterfly like feeling in stomach, fidgetiness, increased frequency of urination. If associated with panic attacks, there is often palpitation, respiratory distress, dryness of throat, a sense of doom. Anxiety disorders are of various types and each have varied specific set of symptoms, but these are usually in common.
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FAQs

Can Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet cause sedation?

Yes. Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet.

Is Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet a psychotropic drug?

Yes. Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.

Is Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet a narcotic?

No. Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.

What is the difference between Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet ER and XR?

Both are same medication. Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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.

Can I take mirtazapine along with Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet?

No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet. 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet with citalopram?

No. Citalopram and Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet and p-glycoprotein?

P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.

Where is Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet absorbed?

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.

When should I take Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet?

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Can Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet cause high blood pressure?

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.

Can Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet cause constipation?

Yes. Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet cause weight loss?

Yes. Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Can Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet cause addiction?

No. Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet does not have habit-forming potential.

Can I take Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet?

Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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.

What is the difference between Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet and desvenlafaxine?

Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet. It is the same medication in an active form.

Can fibromyalgia be treated with Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet?

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.

Can nerve pain be treated with Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet?

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet cause loss of appetite?

Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet, 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 Venaxin-SR 75 Tablet by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.
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