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

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

• Pristiq
  Wyeth, Australia; Wyeth, Canada; Wyeth, United States

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

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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