Effexor
Developed to alleviate anxiety and indicated to support mood regulation in major depression.
Strengths: 37.5 · 75mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Venlax; Viepax
- Therapeutic class
SNRI Antidepressant
- Pharmacological class
SNRI
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to venlafaxine; concurrent MAOI use
- Precautions and warnings
may increase blood pressure; monitor for suicidal ideation
- Minor side effects
nausea; dizziness; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
dry mouth; sweating
- Serious side effects
serotonin syndrome — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Tablet; Prolonged-release capsule, hard
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
2–4 weeks
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
mao inhibitors
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Use with caution in pregnancy.
Patient summary
Developed to alleviate anxiety and indicated to support mood regulation in major depression.
Mechanism of action
A selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It increases the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, helping to regulate mood and relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Effexor
Developed to alleviate anxiety and indicated to support mood regulation in major depression.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Venlafaxine
- Listed indication(s): Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Usually available as
- 120 tablets - 37.5 mg61-37-5-mg-2802
- 90 tablets - 75 mg61-75-mg-2809