Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Venlafaxine Hydrochloride; Generic name: VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE; Manufacturer: Proficient Rx LP.
| Brand name | Venlafaxine Hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Generic name | VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Manufacturer | Proficient Rx LP |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of: • Major Depressive Disorder ( MDD ) • Social Anxiety Disorder ( SAD ) • Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( GAD ) • Panic Disorder ( PD ) 1.1 Major Depressive Disorder Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Efficacy was established in three short-term (4, 8, and 12 weeks) and two long-term, maintenance trials. 1.2 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Dis |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules should be administered in a single dose with food, either in the morning or in the evening at approximately the same time each day [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . Each capsule should be swallowed whole with fluid and not divided, crushed, chewed, or placed in water or it may be administered by carefully opening the capsule and sprinkling the entire contents on a spoonful of applesauce. This drug/food mixture sh |
| Warnings | WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in patients over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in patients aged 65 and older [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy m |
| Active ingredient(s) | VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Route | ORAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=18e77a42-6552-4042-9ed3-046c94f4f921 |