Desvenlafaxine
In the US, Desvenlafaxine (desvenlafaxine systemic) is a member of the drug class serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors and is used to treat ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Hot Flashes, Narcolepsy, Neuralgia, Obesity, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Postmenopausal Symptoms.
US matches:
- Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets
- Desvenlafaxine
- Desvenlafaxine Succinate
- Desvenlafaxine ER Tablets
Scheme
Rec.INN
ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)
N06AX23
CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
0093413-62-8
Chemical Formula
C16-H25-N-O2
Molecular Weight
263
Therapeutic Category
Antidepressant: Selective serotonin and noradrenalin reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI)
Chemical Names
(+-)-1-{α-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-4-hydroxybenzyl}cyclohexanol (IUPAC)
4-(2-(Dimethylamino)-1-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethyl)phenol
4-[(RS)-2-(Dimethylamino)-1-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethyl]phenol (WHO)
Phenol, 4-(2-(dimethylamino)-1-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethyl)-
Foreign Names
- Desvenlafaxinum (Latin)
- Desvenlafaxin (German)
- Dèsvenlafaxine (French)
- Desvenlafaxina (Spanish)
Generic Names
- Desvenlafaxine (OS: BAN)
- O-Desmethylvenlafaxine (IS)
- Desvenlafaxine Succinate (OS: USAN)
- DVS 233 (IS)
- Wy-45233 (IS: Wyeth)
Brand Names
- Fapris
Raffo, Argentina - Pristiq
Wyeth, Australia - Zyven-OD
Zydus, India - Pristiq
Pfizer, Canada; Pfizer, Ecuador; Wyeth, Chile; Wyeth, Colombia; Wyeth, Guatemala; Wyeth, Honduras; Wyeth, Mexico; Wyeth, Nicaragua; Wyeth, Panama; Wyeth, El Salvador; Wyeth, United States; Wyeth Ayerst, Costa Rica
International Drug Name Search
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| BAN | British Approved Name |
| IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry |
| IS | Inofficial Synonym |
| OS | Official Synonym |
| Rec.INN | Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization) |
| USAN | United States Adopted Name |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
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