Venlafaxin Krka
Venlafaxine Krka is a medicine for depression and anxiety disorders that helps balance chemicals in your brain.
How to Use
Dosage
The usual starting dose is 75 mg once a day. Your doctor may change this dose.
Method
Take the capsule whole with liquid, at the same time each day (morning or evening), with food. Do not split, crush, chew, or dissolve.
For depression, the maximum daily dose is 375 mg. For anxiety disorders, the maximum daily dose is 225 mg.
Possible Side Effects
- •Dizziness, headache, drowsiness
- •Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
- •Nausea, dry mouth, constipation
- •Sweating (including night sweats)
- •Swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, throat, hands, or feet, or an itchy rash (hives); difficulty swallowing or breathing.
- •Restlessness, seeing or hearing things that aren't there, clumsiness, fast heartbeat, high body temperature, or quick changes in blood pressure (signs of serotonin syndrome).
- •Signs of infection like fever, chills, shaking, headache, sweating, and flu-like symptoms.
- •Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to venlafaxine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you are currently using or have used MAO inhibitors (a type of antidepressant) in the last 14 days, as this can cause serious side effects.
- Do not drink alcohol during treatment, as it can cause extreme tiredness and unconsciousness.
- If you have thoughts of harming yourself or suicide, contact your doctor or go to the hospital immediately. This is especially important for young adults under 25.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
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- Do not drive or use machines until you know how this medicine affects you, as it can impair your ability.
- If you have liver or kidney problems, consult your doctor, as your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not stop taking this medicine or change your dose without first talking to your doctor. Stopping suddenly can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults, with specific precautions. Serotonergic. A significant adverse effect is low serum sodium level. Increases risk of falls. Consider the numerous potential interactions, especially with drugs that increase the risk of bleeding. Reduce the dose already in mild renal impairment. (updated 12.2.2024)