Venlaxor
Drug name: Venlaxor
Other names used:
- Efexor®
- Effexor®
Active Ingredients:
- Venlafaxine
Therapeutic actions: The drug belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor or in other words antidepressants. In clinical trials the drug and its metabolite has showed strong inhibiting effect on serotonin and noradrenalin reuptake. In its effect the drug is similar to tricyclic antidepressants but a little stronger.
Indications: The drug is indicated in treatment of depressive conditions accompanied by anxiety, as prophylaxis of depression in recurring depressive syndrome.
Contraindications and cautions: The drugs should not be used in the following conditions:
- Hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
- Use of MAO inhibitors
- Sever liver and renal insufficiency
- Pregnancy and lactation therapy
- Age below 18 years old
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Venflaxor will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:
- Insomnia
- Somnolence
- loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Vertigo
- Constipation
- Asthenia
- Excess sweating
- Nervousness
- Fear
- Tremor
- Vision impairment
- Menstrual cycle changes
- Decrease of sexual function
Serious side-effects include:
- Diarrhea
- Subcutaneous hemorrhage
- Artralgia
- Mialgia
- Frequent urination
- Changes of taste
- Hair loss
- Photosensitivity
In select cases the side-effects may also include:
- Hypotension
- Anaphylaxis
- Changes in heart rhythm
- Abdominal pain
- Nightmares
- Fever
- Hypertension
- Increase heart rate
- Loss of weight
- Numbness
- Arrhythmia
- Agitation
- Hemorrhage
- Fluid retention
- Thrombocitopenia
- Movement problems
- Psychological changes
- Galactorrhea
- Angioneurotic swelling
- Steven-Johnson syndrome
- Malignant neuroleptic syndrome
- Hyponatriaemia
- Increased liver enzyme function
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Venlafaxine, please read the information provided with Venlaxor or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Venlafaxine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following:
- Mao inhibitors
- Blood thinners
- Tranquilizers
- Sedatives
- Stomach disease treatment
- Viral treatment
- Antimycotic
- Liver dysfunction treatment
- Antipsychotic
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Venlaxor with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
