Venlafaxine
ATC Code
N06AX16
Venlafaxine
Definition
A synthetic phenethylamine bicyclic derivative with antidepressant activity. Venlafaxine and its active metabolite, O-desmethylvenlafaxine (ODV), are potent inhibitors of neuronal serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and weak dopamine reuptake inhibitors. This agent may reduce hormone-related vasomotor symptoms. (NCI04)
Also known as VENLAFAXINE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N06AX16 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C1278 per NCIT
- SCTID 108432009 per RXNORM
- SCTID 372490001 per RXNORM
- UNII GRZ5RCB1QG per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, inattentive type | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Autism | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Depressive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Myalgic encephalomeyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Obsessive-compulsive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |