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Venzac SR 150 Tablet

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 09 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)
Venzac SR 150 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorder. It alters the chemicals in the brain that cause symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, restlessness, lack of concentration, fatigue, sweating, increased heart rate, and unwanted or racing thoughts.
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General Information

Contains

Venlafaxine (150mg)

Marketer

Adivis Pharma Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Venzac SR 150 Tablet should be taken with food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), decreased appetite, anxiety, constipation, increased sweating, and sexual dysfunction. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Before taking Venzac SR 150 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses of Venzac Tablet PR

Benefits of Venzac Tablet PR

Depression
Venzac SR 150 Tablet helps in maintaining the balance of certain chemicals in the brain that affect mood and behavior. This improves your mood, relieves anxiety, tension, helps you sleep better, and increases your energy levels. Venzac SR 150 Tablet prevents extreme mood changes and helps you feel less agitated. You may experience fewer episodes of depression and low mood.
Anxiety disorder
Venzac SR 150 Tablet works by stopping your brain from releasing the chemicals that make you feel anxious so it can reduce the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry. It can also reduce feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and sleep problems that often come with Anxiety disorder. It will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Side effects of Venzac Tablet PR

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Venzac
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Decreased appetite
  • Anxiety
  • Constipation
  • Increased sweating
  • Sexual dysfunction

How to use Venzac Tablet PR

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Venzac SR 150 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Venzac Tablet PR works

Venzac SR 150 Tablet works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

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Quick tips

  • Venzac SR 150 Tablet helps in treating depression and anxiety.
  • It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Venzac SR 150 Tablet to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Venzac SR 150 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
  • It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
  • Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
  • Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Venzac SR 150 Tablet.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Venzac SR 150 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Venzac SR 150 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Babies should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Venzac SR 150 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As side effects of Venzac SR 150 Tablet are dizziness, confusion and eye sight changes such as blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Venzac SR 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Venzac SR 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Venzac SR 150 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Venzac SR 150 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Venzac SR 150 Tablet can cause sedation. You should inform your doctor if you are taking any other sleep inducing medicines before starting Venzac SR 150 Tablet.
Yes. Venzac SR 150 Tablet is a psychotropic drug. Any medication capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behaviour are called psychotropic drugs.
No. Venzac SR 150 Tablet is not a narcotic drug. Narcotics are drugs with sleep inducing properties, usual derivatives of Opium like Heroin and Morphine.
Both are same medication. Venzac SR 150 Tablet ER and XR both means extended release preparation which releases the medication slowly into the body and maintains a constant needed medications levels. The advantage of taking ER/XR tablets is the frequency of dosage can be decreased.
No. There can be a serious side effect when mirtazapine is taken with Venzac SR 150 Tablet. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.
No. Citalopram and Venzac SR 150 Tablet both increase serotonin levels. Avoid or use any alternate drug. It can cause a serious condition called as serotonin syndrome. It is a potentially life-threatening can present as agitation, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia and coma.
P-glycoprotein is responsible for the expulsion of Venzac SR 150 Tablet from the brain. Some studies have shown that Venzac SR 150 Tablet and its metabolite inhibit the p-glycoprotein.
Venzac SR 150 Tablet is absorbed from the intestine after being metabolised by the liver.
Venzac SR 150 Tablet is a medication to treat generalised depressive disorder or depression. Consult your doctor before taking this medication.
Venzac SR 150 Tablet treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some people. It is recommended that people who are being treated with Venzac SR 150 Tablet should have regular monitoring of blood pressure. For such people, either dose reduction or discontinuation should be considered.
Yes. Venzac SR 150 Tablet is known to cause constipation in some patients. Take a fiber-rich diet and drink plenty of water. You may consider taking laxatives as well. Your doctor will suggest ways to prevent or manage it. Please consult your doctor if it does not resolve or gets worse.
Yes. Venzac SR 150 Tablet is known to cause weight loss in some patients. In research studies, a dose-dependent weight loss was noted in patients treated with Venzac SR 150 Tablet for several weeks. Please consult your doctor if it bothers you.
No. Venzac SR 150 Tablet does not have habit-forming potential.
You can take a tablet instead of the capsule but only under consultation or prescription of a doctor. You should not change it yourself as the different formulation of a medication may have a different action as drug release would be different in both. This can lead to an inappropriate treatment and may lead to side effects or even failure of treatment.
Yes. Gabapentin can be given with Venzac SR 150 Tablet but only with a consultation of a doctor. They both, when given together, causes an increase drowsiness, sleepiness and decreased concentration in work. Take with caution.
Desvenlafaxine is an active metabolite of Venzac SR 150 Tablet. It is the same medication in an active form.
Venzac SR 150 Tablet is not approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Some research studies have shown promising results of Venzac SR 150 Tablet in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Venzac SR 150 Tablet is not approved for treatment of nerve pain disorders but some researchers have proved its efficacy in nerve pain. It is currently used off-label for nerve pain.
Venzac SR 150 Tablet is known to cause changes in the neurotransmitters levels and chemicals in the brain which leads to decrease in appetite and this loss of appetite is dose dependent.
If you find any side effects like decreased sex drive or impotence talk to your doctor and then you can have some other drug. Do not stop Venzac SR 150 Tablet by yourself it can lead to increased adverse effects.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anisole Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)

References

  1. Stahl SM, editor. Venlafaxine. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 721-26.
  2. DeBattista C. Antidepressant Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 513.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 1466.
  4. Venlafaxine [FDA Label]. Marietta, GA: Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 1993 [revised Jun. 2014]. [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Venlafaxine. [Updated 2019 Oct 23]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
  6. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Mental Depression , Anxiety disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
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Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.

Mixed anxiety depressive disorder

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan
Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
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