Desvenlafaxine
- Generic Name
- Desvenlafaxine
- Brand Names
- Pristiq
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C16H25NO2
- CAS Number
- 93413-62-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- NG99554ANW
- Background
Desvenlafaxine (O-desmethylvenlafaxine) is the 0-demetyhlated active metabolite of venlafaxine. Like its parent drug, desvenlafaxine is also an antidepressant belonging to the class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class. It was approved by the FDA in 2008 for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD).
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- Indication
Desvenlafaxine is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults. It has also been used off-label to treat hot flashes in menopausal women.
- Associated Conditions
- Hot Flashes, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- Associated Therapies
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