Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR
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Product introduction
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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.
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR, 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.
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR, 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 Ventee Capsule XR
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 Ventee
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Decreased appetite
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Increased sweating
- Sexual dysfunction
How to use Ventee Capsule XR
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. Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR is to be taken with food.
How Ventee Capsule XR works
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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.
Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ventee Capsule XR?
If you miss a dose of Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR, 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.
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Quick tips
- Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR helps in treating depression and anxiety.
- It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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.
- Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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
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
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Venlafaxine with Domperidone.
Concurrent use may cause fatal rise in blood serotonin levels.
Avoid concurrent use unless your doctor considers it safe.
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
Patient concerns
User feedback
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FAQs
Can Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR cause sedation?
Yes. Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR.
Is Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Is Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR a narcotic?
No. Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR. 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Where is Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR absorbed?
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
When should I take Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR?
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Can Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR cause high blood pressure?
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Can Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR cause constipation?
Yes. Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR cause weight loss?
Yes. Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Can Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR cause addiction?
No. Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR does not have habit-forming potential.
Can I take Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR. It is the same medication in an active form.
Can fibromyalgia be treated with Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR?
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Can nerve pain be treated with Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR?
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR cause loss of appetite?
Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR, 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 Ventee 37.5mg Capsule XR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.
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