Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Venlafaxine
Drug Class
Antidepressants
Chemical Class
Phenylethylamine
What is Velax?
Uses
Venlafaxine (HCl) is oral antidepressant with novel structure. Venlafaxine (HCl) is designated as (+/-)-1-[alpha-[(dimethylamino) methyl]...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Phenylethylamine
It belongs to Phenylethylamine. It belongs to Psychotherapeutic Drugs and Antidepressant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Venlafaxine (HCl) is 313.87.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
75 mg — As recommended.
Usually in 2-3 divided doses. Dose may be increased to 150 mg after several weeks if necessary.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
High risk of cardiac ventricular arrhythmia, uncontrolled hypertension
Important Warnings
Moderate to severe renal or hepatic impairment, hepatic cirrhosis, diabetes, heart disease (monitor blood pressure), history of bleeding disorders, history of epilepsy, personal or family history of mania, susceptibility to angle-closure glaucoma, drug abuse
Monitor BP and serum cholesterol
Re-evaluate patients on long term therapy
Advise patients to report development of rash
Withdraw gradually over at least 1 week or at least 2 weeks if high doses used for >6 weeks
Monitor patients with risks for suicidal behaviour
Side Effects
AgitationalopeciaangioedemaapathyArrhythmiasbleeding disordersbruxismabnormal dreamsanorexiaanxietyastheniachanges in serum cholesterolchillsconfusiondifficulty with micturition
Drug Interactions
MAOIs
lithium
CNS active drugs
SSRIs
potent inhibitors of CYP3A4 or drugs combinations that inhibit CYP3A4 and 2D6
warfarin
indinavir.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab, Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 474
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 474
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Venlafaxine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 115 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Lanvexin
75mg
Rs 419.9Rs 41.99/unit
Lowest price per unitHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
VENICE XR
75MG
Rs 598.5Rs 42.75/unit
MEDISURE LABORATORIES
Zaxine
75mg
Rs 359.45Rs 51.35/unit
Araf Pharmaceuticals
Velax Xr
75Mg
Rs 627Rs 62.7/unit
SCHAZOO ZAKA (PVT) LTD
Efexor Xr
75Mg
Rs 686.7Rs 98.1/unit
OBS-AGP
Vendep
75mg
Rs 430.5
No DRAP alertsGENETICS
Venalax
75mg
Rs 511.7
STANDPHARM
Efexor
75mg
Rs 818.02
Pfizer Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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