Venlafaxine Hcl (Venlafaxine Hcl)
Overview of Venlafaxine Hcl
Venlafaxine Hcl is oral antidepressant with novel structure. Venlafaxine Hcl is designated as (+/-)-1-[a-[(dimethylamino) methyl]-p-methoxybenzyl] cyclohexanol. Venlafaxine Hcl is chemically unrelated to other available antidepressant agents, but actions are similar to tricyclic antidepressants (e.g amitriptyline). It inhibits the neuronal uptake of the neurotransmitters, noradrenaline and serotonin but does not exhibit anticholinergic effects. Therefore less likely to cause cardiac effects or convulsions during therapy or in case of overdosage.
Indication of Venlafaxine Hcl
Venlafaxine Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Anxiety, Depression, Depressive illness, Severe depression, Treatment of osteoporosis in post menopausal women.
Contraindication of Venlafaxine Hcl
No data regarding the contra indications of Venlafaxine (HCl) is available.
Side Effects of Venlafaxine Hcl
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Venlafaxine (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Hypertension, Palpitation, Migraine.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Venlafaxine (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Dizziness, Headache, Vomiting, Anorexia, Abdominal pain, Dry mouth, Weight gain, Weight loss, Increased intracranial pressure, Migraine, Neck pain, Flu like syndrome.
Precautions of Venlafaxine Hcl
Venalfaxine should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. It should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure or if have any allergy. It should be used with caution in elderly persons because they are more sensitive to the effects of this medication.