Venfax
Venfax Products are primarily used for
Depression, Diabetic nerve pain, Anxiety disorder
About Venfax Products
Uses of Venfax Products
Venlafaxine is used in the treatment of depression, diabetic nerve pain, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, Overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms and fibromyalgia.
Venfax Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Venfax are Nausea, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Decreased appetite, Headache, Sleepiness, Weakness, Dryness in mouth, Sweating.
How Venfax 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 Venfax Products
Frequently asked questions about Venfax Products
Frequently asked questions about Venlafaxine
Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause sedation?
Yes. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Venfax 75mg Tablet PR.
Q. Is Venfax 75mg Tablet PR a psychotropic drug?
Yes. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
Q. Is Venfax 75mg Tablet PR a narcotic?
No. Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR ER and XR?
Both are same medication. Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR?
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR with citalopram?
No. Citalopram and Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR and p-glycoprotein?
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venfax 75mg Tablet PR from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venfax 75mg Tablet PR and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Q. Where is Venfax 75mg Tablet PR absorbed?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Q. When should I take Venfax 75mg Tablet PR?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause high blood pressure?
Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause constipation?
Yes. Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR cause weight loss?
Yes. Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
Q. Can Venfax 75mg Tablet PR cause addiction?
No. Venfax 75mg Tablet PR does not have habit-forming potential.
Q. Can I take Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR?
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR and desvenlafaxine?
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Venfax 75mg Tablet PR. It is the same medication in an active form.
Q. Can fibromyalgia be treated with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR?
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venfax 75mg Tablet PR in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Q. Can nerve pain be treated with Venfax 75mg Tablet PR?
Venfax 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR cause loss of appetite?
Venfax 75mg 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 75mg 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 75mg Tablet PR by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.
Products for Venfax
Venfax 75mg Tablet PR
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₹39
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Venfax 37.5mg Capsule
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Venfax 150mg Tablet PR
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