Genax
Genax Products are primarily used for
Depression, Diabetic nerve pain, Anxiety disorder
About Genax Products
Uses of Genax Products
Venlafaxine is used in the treatment of depression, diabetic nerve pain, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms and fibromyalgia.
Genax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Genax are Nausea, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Decreased appetite, Headache, Sleepiness, Weakness, Dryness in mouth, Sweating.
How Genax Products work
Venlafaxine works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
Patient Concerns about Genax Products
Frequently asked questions about Genax Products
Frequently asked questions about Venlafaxine
Q. Can Genax 75mg Tablet XR cause sedation?
Yes. Genax 75mg Tablet XR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Genax 75mg Tablet XR.
Q. Is Genax 75mg Tablet XR a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Genax 75mg Tablet XR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Genax 75mg Tablet XR a narcotic?
No. Genax 75mg Tablet XR 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 Genax 75mg Tablet XR ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Genax 75mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can I take mirtazapine along with Genax 75mg Tablet XR?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Genax 75mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can I take Genax 75mg Tablet XR with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Genax 75mg Tablet 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.
Q. What is the relation between Genax 75mg Tablet XR and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Genax 75mg Tablet XR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Genax 75mg Tablet XR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Genax 75mg Tablet XR absorbed?
Genax 75mg Tablet XR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Genax 75mg Tablet XR?
Genax 75mg Tablet XR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Genax 75mg Tablet XR cause high blood pressure?
Genax 75mg Tablet XR treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Genax 75mg Tablet XR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Genax 75mg Tablet XR cause constipation?
Yes. Genax 75mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can Genax 75mg Tablet XR cause weight loss?
Yes. Genax 75mg Tablet XR is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Genax 75mg Tablet XR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Genax 75mg Tablet XR cause addiction?
No. Genax 75mg Tablet XR does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Genax 75mg Tablet 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.
Q. Can gabapentin be given along with Genax 75mg Tablet XR?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Genax 75mg Tablet 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.
Q. What is the difference between Genax 75mg Tablet XR and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Genax 75mg Tablet XR. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Genax 75mg Tablet XR?
Genax 75mg Tablet XR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Genax 75mg Tablet XR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Genax 75mg Tablet XR?
Genax 75mg Tablet 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.
Q. Why does Genax 75mg Tablet XR cause loss of appetite?
Genax 75mg Tablet 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.
Q. What are good alternatives to Genax 75mg Tablet 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 Genax 75mg Tablet XR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.