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 342
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 34.2 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 342
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Venlafaxine, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Velax
37.5mg
Rs 313.5Rs 31.35/unit
SCHAZOO ZAKA (PVT) LTD
Lanvexin
75mg
Rs 419.9Rs 41.99/unit
HORIZON 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
Efexor Xr
150Mg
Rs 1,108.03Rs 158.29/unit
OBS-AGP
Venalax
37.5mg
Rs 390
STANDPHARM
Velax
75mg
Rs 474
ZAKA HEALTHCARE
Venalax
75mg
Rs 511.7
STANDPHARM
Efexor
75mg
Rs 818.02
Pfizer Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
Efexor
150mg
Rs 1,475.18
Pfizer Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.
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