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Indications & Uses
Veniz XR is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) Panic Disorder (PD)
Dosage Reference
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Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Depression: Initially 75 mg daily in 2 divided doses. Can be increased if necessary after several weeks to 150 mgdaily in 2 divided doses.Severely depressed or hospitalized patients: Initially 150 mg daily in 2 divided doses. Can be increased if necessary in steps of up to 75 mg every 2-3 days to max. 376 mg daily then gradually reduced.Generalised anxiety disorder: 75 mg daily as a single dose.
Side Effects
Side effects that have been most frequently reported withe Veniz XR include nausea, headache, insomnia, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, sweating, nervousness, asthenia. Orthostatic has been seen occasionally. Other side effects reported include anorexia, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, anxiety sexual dysfunction, visual disturbaces, vasodilatation, vomiting, tremor, chills palpitations, agitation, rashes, convulsion, hypertension.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
History of MI or unstable cardiac disease, seizure; hypomania or mania, increased intraocular pressure or at risk of acute narrow-angle galaucoma, at risk of bleeding. Renal and hepatic impairment. Gradual dose reduction is recommended rather than abrupt withdrawal. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to venlafaxine hydrochloride or to any excipients in the formulation. Severe hepatic or renal impairment; pregnancy and breast-feeding.