Desvenlafaxine
ATC Code
N06AX23
Desvenlafaxine
Definition
A synthetic phenethylamine bicyclic derivative with antidepressant activity. Desvenlafaxine is a selective reuptake inhibitor of serotonin and norepinephrine due to its high binding affinities to the pre-synaptic serotonin and norepinephrine transporters. By blocking both transporters, this agent prolongs neurotransmitter activities of both serotonin and norepinephrine, thereby alleviating depressive state.
Also known as DESVENLAFAXINE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N06AX23 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C61703 per NCIT
- SCTID 430267008 per RXNORM
- SCTID 430271006 per RXNORM
- UNII NG99554ANW per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Major depressive disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |