Venlafaxine - Pfizer
Alternative Names: Dobupal; Efexor XR; Effexor; Effexor XR; Elafax; WY 45030; WY 45651; WY 45655Latest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator Wyeth
- Developer Pfizer
- Class Antidepressants; Anxiolytics; Cyclohexanols; Dimethylamines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Adrenergic uptake inhibitors; Serotonin uptake inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Generalised anxiety disorder; Major depressive disorder; Panic disorder; Social phobia