Generic Effexor

Venlafaxine 37.5/75mg

Venlafaxine is an antidepressant of the class serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It is a potent inhibitor of neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and weak inhibitor of dopamine reuptake.Venlafaxine is similar in efficacy to the tricyclic antidepressants amitriptyline and imipramine.

Because of its side effects it is not recommended as a first line treatment of depression.

Usage.

Venlafaxine is used to treat:

• depression
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• chronic fatigue syndrome;
• hot flashes;
• neuropathic pain;
• autism in children
  

Drug interactions.

Venlafaxine may interact with such drugs, as:

• alcohol
• amphetamine
• cimetidine
• furazolidone
• linezolid
• lithium
• medicines for heart rhythm or blood pressure
• medications for weight control or appetite
• procarbazine

Venlafaxine possible side effects.

• Dizziness,
• headache,
• abnormal ejaculation/orgasm
• nausea, vomiting

Venlafaxine and pregnancy / lactation.

Use during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mother outweighs the possible risk to the fetus.

Do not take this medication if you are breast-feeding a baby.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.