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Venfamed tab is an oral tablet that supports the treatment of depression. The drug has the main ingredient Venlafaxin (in the form of Venlafaxin HCl) 37.5mg. So what does Venfamed tab do? The following article will help you better understand the benefits of this drug.
1. What does Venfamed tab do?
Thanks to its ability to affect the transmission of the central nervous system, Venfamed tab has antidepressant effects. Venlafaxine and O-desmethyl venlafaxine - the main metabolite of Venlafaxin, act as strong inhibitors of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and weak dopamine reuptake inhibitors.
Venfamed tab is indicated in the following cases:
Treatment of depression including depression with anxiety. Treatment of anxiety disorders or treatment of generalized anxiety disorder Prevention of relapse of a depressive episode or prevention of the onset of a new depressive episode. In the following cases, the patient is not indicated to prescribe the drug:
Do not take Venfamed tab concurrently or within 14 days after stopping the MAOI. Venfamed tab must be discontinued at least 7 days prior to MAOI therapy. Patients with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Venfamed tab. Patients with high cardiovascular risk such as: ventricular arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension... Children under 18 years old (because there is no clinical evidence). People who are allergic to any ingredient of Venfamed tab should not use the drug.
2. Usage of Venfamed tab
Venfamed tab is in the form of a tablet that should be taken orally. Dosage of Venfamed tab is recommended as follows:
Major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder: initial dose of 75 mg x 1 time / day. After 2 weeks, if symptoms do not improve: gradually increase the level of 75 mg / day, the dose interval is not less than 4 days, the maximum dose is 225 mg / day. Social anxiety disorder: starting dose 75 mg x 1 time/day Panic disorder: starting dose 37.5 mg/day x 7 days, then 75 mg/day; after about 2 weeks or more, if no response to dose gradually increase dose 75 mg/day, dosing interval not less than 4 days, maximum dose 225 mg/day For patients with renal impairment glomerular filtration rate 10-70mL/day minutes should reduce the total daily dose by 25-50%, patients on hemodialysis: reduce the total daily dose by 50% For patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment: reduce the total daily dose by 50%. There have been cases of overdose when taking the drug with symptoms such as: changes in electrocardiogram, increased ventricular rate, bradycardia and seizures ... In this case, the patient should be ensured ventilation. respiratory tract by providing adequate oxygen. Check heart rate and vital signs. Can use activated charcoal, induce vomiting or gastric lavage. There is no specific treatment for venlafaxine overdose.
3. Warnings and cautions when taking Venfamed tab
The risk of suicide should be taken into account in all depressed patients. Use only low doses to provide good control of the patient's symptoms and reduce the likelihood of an overdose. Venfamed tab may interact with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. Some undesirable effects have been observed when starting Venfamed tab right after stopping an MAOI drug and vice versa when starting an MAO drug right after stopping Venfamed tab. Stop taking Venfamed tab after 7 days of treatment or more, it is still advisable to gradually reduce the dose before stopping completely to reduce the risk of withdrawal symptoms. For patients taking the drug for 6 weeks or more, the dose should be reduced gradually over 1 week. There is currently no evidence that Venfamed tab is safe in pregnant women. Venfamed tab is not recommended for pregnant women unless the benefits are weighed to outweigh the risks. It is not known whether Venfamed tab and its metabolites are excreted in milk. Therefore, Venfamed tab should not be used by women who are breast-feeding.
4. Venfamed tab side effects
Some side effects of Venfamed tab include: Dizziness, sedation, dry mouth, insomnia, restlessness, muscle tremors, drowsiness, loss of appetite, constipation, nausea, vomiting, in addition there may be other side effects. nervous system disorders including dizziness, insomnia, somnolence, dry mouth, nervousness...
Immediately notify your doctor or medical officer if you suspect any side effects of Venfamed. tabs.
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