Brand Name:

Venlabiox^®

Dosage:

37.5 mg & 75 mg

Generic Name:

Venlafaxine

Pharmacotherapeutic Group:

Antidepressant, antianxiety, antipanic agent

Therapeutic Indication:

Venlafaxine: Venlabiox is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder as defined in DSM-IV.

Dosage and Administration:

• Generalized anxiety disorder: (extended-release capsule) initial, 37.5 to 75 mg/day ORALLY (single dose); may increase dosage by 75 mg/day every 4 days to a max dose of 225 mg/day
• Major depressive disorder: (immediate-release tablets) outpatients, 75 mg/day ORALLY (2-3 divided doses); may increase dosage by 75 mg/day every 4 days to a max dose of 225 mg/day
• Major depressive disorder: (immediate-release tablets) inpatients, 75 mg/day ORALLY (2-3 divided doses); may increase dosage by 75 mg/day every 4 days to a max dose of 375 mg/day (3 divided doses)
• Major depressive disorder: (extended-release capsule) 37.5 to 75 mg/day ORALLY (single dose); may increase dosage by 75 mg/day every 4 days to a max dose of 225 mg/day
• Panic disorder, With or without agoraphobia: (extended-release capsule) starting dose, 37.5 mg/day ORALLY for 7 days; increase dose after 1 week to 75 mg/day; subsequently, dose may be increased by 75 mg/day at weekly intervals to a MAX dose of 225 mg/day
• Social phobia: (extended-release capsule) 75 mg/day ORALLY (single-dose)

Side Effects:

• Cardiovascular System: hypertension
• Digestive System: nausea, constipation, anorexia, vomiting, flatulence, weight-loss
• Nervous System: dizziness, insomnia, dry mouth, nervousness, abnormal deams, tremor, depression, paresthesia, libido decreased, agitation
• Urogenital System: abnormal ejaculation, impotence (male) anorgasmia (female)