SPL Set ID: 2c2bb0e6-5a73-ff57-e063-6294a90a88d3
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Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release capsule USP is an extended-release capsule for once-a-day oral administration that contains venlafaxine hydrochloride, a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Venlafaxine is designated Cyclohexanol,1-[2-(dimethylamino)-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethyl]-, hydrochloride or (±)-1-[α-[(dimethylamino)methyl]-p-methoxybenzyl]cyclohexanol hydrochloride and has the empirical formula of C 17 H 27 NO 2 HCl. Its molecular weight is 313.9. The structural formula is shown as follows: Venlafaxine hydrochloride USP is a white or almost white powder, freely soluble in methanol and water, soluble in anhydrous ethanol and slightly soluble or practically insoluble in acetone. Drug release is controlled by diffusion through the coating membrane on the spheroids and is not pH-dependent. Capsules contain venlafaxine hydrochloride USP equivalent to 37.5 mg, 75 mg, or 150 mg venlafaxine. Inactive ingredients consist of ethyl cellulose, hypromellose, sugar spheres and talc. The capsule shells have the following inactive ingredients: iron oxide yellow, iron oxide red, iron oxide black, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The printing Ink contains shellac, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide and potassium hydroxide. Meets USP Dissolution Test-10. venlafaxinestructure