Venlafaxine HCl 37.5 mg 24HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
RxNorm 313583
Concept Hierarchy & Relationship Mapping
RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RxCUI) 313583 represents a standardized clinical drug concept used for cross-system interoperability. This concept aggregates multiple Atom IDs (AUIs), which are specific naming variations and synonyms used across pharmaceutical databases to ensure accurate medication mapping for: venlafaxine HCl 37.5 mg 24HR Extended Release Oral Capsule.
The following semantic concepts and normalized strings are associated with this clinical entity:
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Semantic Clinical Drug (SCD):
24 HR venlafaxine 37.5 mg Extended Release Oral Capsule
(Atom ID: 6347984)
Full form of descriptor (FN):
Product containing precisely venlafaxine (as venlafaxine hydrochloride) 37.5 mg/1 each prolonged-release oral capsule (clinical drug)
(Atom ID: 12727577)
Synonym (SY):
Venlafaxine (as venlafaxine HCl) 37.5 mg 24 HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
(Atom ID: 8728055)
Designated preferred name (PT):
Venlafaxine (as venlafaxine hydrochloride) 37.5 mg prolonged-release oral capsule
(Atom ID: 12728033)
Prescribable Name (PSN):
Venlafaxine HCl 37.5 mg 24HR Extended Release Oral Capsule
(Atom ID: 6810044)
Patient Education
Venlafaxine
Venlafaxine is used to treat depression. Venlafaxine extended-release (long-acting) capsules are also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worrying that is difficult to control), social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life), and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Venlafaxine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.
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Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines that treat depression. Your doctor can prescribe them for you. They work to balance some of the natural chemicals in our brains. It may take several weeks for them to help. There are several types of antidepressants. You and your doctor may have to try a few before finding what works best for you.
Antidepressants may cause mild side effects that usually do not last long. These may include headache, nausea, sleep problems, restlessness, and sexual problems. Tell your doctor if you have any side effects. You should also let your doctor know if you take any other medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
It is important to keep taking your medicines, even if you feel better. Do not stop taking your medicines without talking to your doctor. You often need to stop antidepressants gradually.
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health
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