Efexor Capsules XR 75mg 2x7s

What it is used for: Depression.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used in the treatment and prevention of relapse of depression. It is also used in the treatment of panic attacks and anxiety, including avoidance or fear of social situations.

How it works: It contains the active ingredient called venlafaxine hydrochloride. It belongs to a class of medications for depression and anxiety, called Serotonin Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs). Serotonin and noradrenaline are chemical messengers that allow certain nerves in the brain to work. These capsules increase the level of these two messengers. Experts think this is how it helps to restore your feeling of wellness.

Active ingredient: Venlafaxine HCl.

Reported side effects: Headache , Nausea and vomiting , Dizziness , Insomnia , Nervousness , Anxiety , Confusion and agitation , Diarrhoea , Sweating , Loss of appetite , Tremor , Flu-like symptoms , Impaired coordination andbalance , Tingling or numbness of the hands and feet.

Known drug interactions: Moclobemide, linezolid, phenelzine and tranylcypromine , haloperidol, risperidone, lithium or clozapine , Tramadol, fentanyl, tapentadol, pethidine and methadone , dexamphetamine and lisdexamphetamine , Cimetidine , Triptans , Amiodarone or quinidine , Ketoconazole or fluconazole , Indinavir.

Depression and Anxiety : The usual starting dose is 75mg taken once daily. After 2 weeks, your doctor may increase the dose to 150 mg a day. Panic attacks : The usual starting dose is 37.5 mg taken once daily for the first 4 to 7 days, then increased to 75 mg taken once daily or as directed by your physician.

Follow your doctor’s instructions. The dosage above is the usual range — your prescription takes precedence over it.

Active ingredient: Venlafaxine HCl. Labelled strength: 75mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Efexor Healthcare (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.