W 718 Pill — BROWN;BROWN CAPSULE, 22mm — Venlafaxine

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ImprintW / 718
ColourBROWN;BROWN
ShapeCAPSULE
Size22
StrengthVENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE 150 mg
Dosage formCapsule, Extended Release
ManufacturerAmerican Health Packaging
NDC68084-486
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IngredientsVENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE[VENLAFAXINE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "W 718" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Venlafaxine

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: "Antidepressants increased the risk...of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents and young adults" in short-term studies. Strong warning about monitoring for worsening depression and suicidal thoughts, especially early in treatment or during dose changes. | Serotonin syndrome risk with concurrent use of MAOIs, triptans, tramadol, or other serotonergic drugs; "venlafaxine treatment is associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some patients"; angle-closure glaucoma risk from pupillary dilation; seizure risk (0.26% incidence reported); hyponatremia, particularly in elderly patients; abnormal bleeding risk when combined with NSAIDs/anticoagulants.

"Venlafaxine tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder." Used for patients whose symptoms meet DSM diagnostic criteria for major depression.

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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 1a5fd3dc-2f46-4884-95df-80b8a46c7e41.xml