Oral antidepressant closely related to SSRIs pharmacologically but not structurally; inhibits serotonin reuptake but also inhibits NE reuptake slightly; shares a drug interaction, ADR, and indication profile similar to the pure SSRIs; used for depression, generalized anxiety (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

Composition

Each capsule contains sustained release pellets of Venlafaxine hydrochloride equivalent to Venlafaxine 75mg & 150mg. (As per Innovator’s Specs).

Indication

VENLAZON XR is used: For the treatment of major depression. For the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). For the treatment of social phobia (social anxiety disorder). For the treatment of panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia). For the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). For the treatment of hot flashes due to menopause or in women who have been treated for breast cancer. For the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). For the treatment of fibromyalgia. For the treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy. For migraine prophylaxis. For the treatment of hot flashes due to prostate cancer and associated induced androgen deficiency ('andropause') in men who have had surgical or medication induced castration.