venlafaxine hydrochloride

FDA Drug Profile — venlafaxine hydrochloride, venlafaxine, Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

Drug Details

Generic Name
venlafaxine hydrochloride
Brand Names
venlafaxine hydrochloride, venlafaxine, Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Application Number
ANDA090174
Sponsor
NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
NDC Codes
47
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE, TABLET, TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE, POWDER
Routes
ORAL
Active Ingredients
VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) Panic Disorder (PD) 1.1 Major Depressive Disorder Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Efficacy was established in three short-term (4, 8, and 12 weeks) and two long-term, maintenance trials. 1.2 Generalized Anxiety Disorder Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Efficacy was established in two 8-week and two 26-week placebo-controlled trials. 1.3 Social Anxiety Disorder Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia. Efficacy was established in four 12-week and one 26-week, placebo-controlled trials. 1.4 Panic Disorder Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of Panic Disorder (PD), with or without agoraphobia. Efficacy was established in two 12-week placebo-controlled trials.