Ventab Xl 37.5mg Tablets
Ventab Xl 37.5 MG Description
Ventab Xl 37.5 mg Tab is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of major depressive disorder. It belongs to an antidepressant class of medications. Venlafaxine is the active ingredient of Ven
tab Xl Tab. This medicine only provides symptomatic relief from depression. While symptoms may start improving after 1-2 weeks, Ventab Xl Tablet usually takes 4-6 weeks to show full effect. Side effects of Ventab Xl Tab include drowsiness, difficulty in sleeping, hot flashes, dry mouth, lethargy and headaches. So, while on this medication, all activities that require mental alertness and coordination should be avoided. Use of Ventab Xl Tab may cause suicidal tendencies and ideation, especially in adolescents and young adults. Therefore, it is recommended to stay in contact with your consulting physician for the entire duration of the treatment. Stopping Ventab Xl Tab abruptly may cause withdrawal symptoms such as drowsiness, abnormal sensations over skin, agitation, nausea and irritability.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹62.92 |
You Save | ₹8.58 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Venlafaxine(37.5 Mg) |
Uses | major depressive disorder |
Side effects | drowsiness, difficulty in sleeping, hot flashes, dry mouth, lethargy and headaches |
Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
- According to CDSCO Ventab Xl 37.5mg Tab is used for,
- Treatment of major depressive disorder
Contraindications of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
- If you are allergic to venlafaxine or other components of Ventab Xl Tab
- If you have diabetes
- If you have glaucoma
- If you have recently had a heart attack
- If you have epilepsy
- If you have a liver impairment
- If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure
Side effects of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
- Drowsiness
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Hot flushes
- Dry mouth
- Lethargy
- Headaches
- Sexual dysfunction
Precautions and Warnings of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have chest pain after taking this tablet
- You have self-harmful or suicidal thoughts after taking Ventab Xl Tab
- You have recently suffered from a bone fracture
- You have high cholesterol
- You experience sexual problems
- You have excessive bleeding, or if you cannot stop bleeding from any cuts
- You have blurred vision
- You have low sodium in your body
- You experience shortness of breath
Mode of Action of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
- Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully and consult a healthcare professional if you face any difficulty following instructions.
- Ventab Xl 37.5 Tab is available as a tablet to be swallowed.
- For optimal pharmacological effects, take Ventab Xl 37.5 Tab every day at the same time.
- Ventab Xl Tablet should be taken exactly as prescribed.
- Do not exceed the prescribed dosage of Ventab Xl Tab unless advised to do so by the doctor.
Interactions of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Ventab Xl 37.5 Tablets may interact with the following medications; therefore, it is critical that you inform your consulting physician about any medications you are on:
- Can cause serotonin syndrome when co-administered with:
- Antidepressants such as phenelzine or selegiline
- Antibiotics such as linezolid
- Medicines used for migraine such as sumatriptan
- Antipsychotics such as lithium
- Strong painkillers like tramadol, fentanyl, and methadone
- Ventab Xl 37.5 Tab may decrease the effects of antivirals such as indinavir.
- Blood thinners like aspirin can increase the chances of bleeding if co-administered with venlafaxine.
Interactions with food items
- You can continue with your regular diet with Ventab Xl Tab unless instructed otherwise.
- Avoid consuming alcohol during the course of your treatment with Ventab Xl Tab.
Storage and disposal of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
Dosage of Ventab Xl 37.5 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Raj Mehta
MBBS
Dr. Jagruti Jain
MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Are there any long-term side effects of Ventab Xl Tab?
Q: When will I get better after taking Ventab Xl Tab?
Q: Will I gain weight after taking Ventab Xl 37.5mg Tab?
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from:
- [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from:
- Venlafaxine: an antidepressant that treats depression and anxiety [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from:
- DailyMed - VENLAFAXINE tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from:
- Drugs H. Venlafaxine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 25 February 2022]. Available from:
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