Pristiq Approval History
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved February 29, 2008)
Brand name: Pristiq
Generic name: desvenlafaxine
Dosage form: Extended-Release Tablets
Company: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Treatment for: Depression, Major Depressive Disorder
Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) approved for the treatment for adult patients with major depressive disorder. Pristiq is also currently under review as a treatment for moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
Development History and FDA Approval Process for Pristiq
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