ven·la·fax·ine

(vĕn′lə-făk′sēn, -sĭn)

A drug of the SNRI class, C₁₇H₂₇NO₂, used in its hydrochloride form to treat depression and anxiety.

[Alteration of venlafexine : venla-, of unknown origin + -fexine, antidepressant suff. (from shortening and alteration of ph(enylcycloh)ex(anepropylam)ine).]

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venlafaxine

n venlafaxina

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Here, we report a case of bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma associated with venlafaxine.

Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma Caused by Venlafaxine

In head-to-head studies, the most effective antidepressants were agomelatine, amitriptyline, escitalopram, mirtazapine, paroxetine, venlafaxine, and vortioxetine, while the least efficacious were fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, reboxetine, and trazodone.

21 Reviewed Antidepressants Top Placebo for Major Depression; Agomelatine, amitriptyline, escitalopram are among most effective agents in head-to-head trials

In a new study, researchers found that venlafaxine, a basic treatment for depression, ensures a better reduction in symptoms of depression when combined with lavender oil.

Lavender oil beneficial for anxiety, depression

In addition, indirect treatment comparison (ITC) was performed with vortioxetine vs sertraline, venlafaxine, bupropion, and citalopram using extant switch studies published in the biomedical literature.

Comparative Evaluation: Switching Antidepressant Therapy in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder

The deceased (a 34-year-old Caucasian male) was taking venlafaxine XR 150 mg twice daily.

Palpitations and Asthenia Associated with Venlafaxine in a CYP2D6 Poor Metabolizer and CYP2C19 Intermediate Metabolizer

Citalopram, paroxetine, venlafaxine, and mirtazapine don't improve depression scores (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials [RCTs]).

Q/ Which SSRIs most effectively treat depression in adolescents?

Evidence from several sources suggests that (SNRIs)--such as venlafaxine, duloxetine, desvenlafaxine, and milnacipran - may be more effective treatments for depression than therapies that act on a single neurotransmitter (17,18).

Randomized controlled trials of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor in treating major depressive disorder in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of efficacy and acceptability

Prescribed medication was taken from the vehicle which included 100 x Tramadol tablets, 50mg green and beige capsules and 30 x Venlafaxine tablets and 75mg light pink round tablets.

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B has a history of major depressive disorder, which has been well controlled with venlafaxine, 225 mg/d, for 7 years, and reports no previous manic episodes.

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