Generic Effexor Capsules (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Generic Effexor Capsules is Venlafaxine Hydrochloride. Venlafaxine hydrochloride is a white to off-white crystalline solid. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Generic Effexor Capsules (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride)
The Generic form of Effexor Capsules (Venlafaxine HCl) is Venlor XR Capsules manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India . Generic Effexor Capsules which has the active ingredient Venlafaxine Hydrochloride is also sold under various other trade names such as Efexor, Ratio-Venlafaxine XR and Vaxalin.
Generic Effexor Capsules (Venlafaxine HCl) - Preparations
Generic Effexor Capsules (Venlor XR Capsules) is available as capsules of 37.5 mg, 75 mg, or 150 mg . They contain venlafaxine hydrochloride equivalent to 37.5 mg, 75 mg, or 150 mg venlafaxine HCl respectively.
Generic Effexor (Venlor XR Capsules) - Storage Requirements
Generic Effexor (Venlor XR Capsules) are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Generic Effexor Capsules - Uses
Generic Effexor Capsules in the form of Venlor XR Capsules is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Social Anxiety Disorder as well as Panic Disorders.
Generic Effexor Capsules (Venlor XR Capsules) - Dosage
In the case of adult patients, the recommended starting dose for Generic Effexor (Venlor XR Capsules) is 75 mg/day, which is administered in two or three divided doses, taken along with food. Depending on tolerability of the individual patient and the need for further clinical effect, the dose may be increased to 150 mg/day if necessary.
Side Effects Of Venlor XR Capsules (Generic Effexor)
Anxiety, agitation, panic attacks, insomnia, irritability, aggressiveness, impulsivity, restlessness, hypomania, and mania, have been observed in patients being treated for major depressive disorder as well as for other indications with antidepressants like Generic Effexor. The other most common side effects of Venlor XR Capsules are Nausea, Somnolence, Dry mouth, Dizziness, Insomnia, Constipation, Nervousness, Abnormal ejaculation/orgasm, Sweating, Asthenia, Anorexia, Impotence, Anxiety, Vomiting, Blurred vision and Tremors.
