Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Venlafaxine
Drug Class
Antidepressants
Chemical Class
Phenylethylamine
What is Vendep?
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 627
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 20 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 31.35 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 322
DVAGOper pack of 20Rs 627
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Venlafaxine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 314 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Velax
37.5mg
Rs 313.5Rs 31.35/unit
Lowest price per unitSCHAZOO ZAKA (PVT) LTD
Venalax
37.5mg
Rs 390
STANDPHARM
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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