Efexor XR 150 mg 14 capsules
Viatris
Wyeth Ayerst Lederle-Canada-Viatris Egypt
Composition
Active ingredient
Venlafaxine - 150 mg in one prolonged-release capsule (XR - extended release).
Dosage form
Modified (extended) release capsules that must be swallowed whole.
Pharmacological properties
Antidepressant, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
Mechanism of action
Blocks the reuptake of
Serotonin (5-HT)
Norepinephrine (NA)
Weakly affects the uptake of dopamine
Increases the concentration of these neurotransmitters in the central nervous system, which leads to improved mood, reduced anxiety and other symptoms of depression.
Indications for use
Major depressive disorder (MDD)
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
Panic disorder.
Method of administration and dosage
Initial dose
75 mg 1 time per day (usually for mild/moderate depression or anxiety)
Standard therapeutic dose
150 mg 1 time per day - often prescribed for severe symptoms.
Maximum daily dose
Up to 225 mg/day, as prescribed by a doctor.
Take once a day, at the same time.
Do not chew the capsule, swallow it whole with water.
Can be taken during or after meals.