Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Venpad Xr is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Depression. The alternative uses of Venpad Xr have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Venpad Xr depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Venpad Xr can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Venpad Xr go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Venpad Xr's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Venpad Xr related warnings talks about Venpad Xr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Venpad Xr is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Suicidal Tendency as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Venpad Xr contraindications section.
Additionally, Venpad Xr may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Venpad Xr, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Venpad Xr is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
Is the use of Venpad Xr safe for pregnant women?
Venpad Xr can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Venpad Xr, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Venpad Xr safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Venpad Xr. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Venpad Xr on the Kidneys?
Venpad Xr rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Venpad Xr on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Venpad Xr on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Venpad Xr on the Heart?
Venpad Xr has very mild side effects on the heart.
Venpad Xr should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Venpad Xr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Venpad Xr habit forming or addictive?
Venpad Xr does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Venpad Xr you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Venpad Xr should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Venpad Xr has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Venpad Xr
Taking Venpad Xr with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Venpad Xr
Consuming Venpad Xr with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1260-1262
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 462
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Effexor XR® (venlafaxine)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Effexor® (venlafaxine hydrochloride)