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venlafaxine

venlafaxine (EFEXOR-XR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Viatris Pharmaceuticals Co.,.

TGA: approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 11
News articles 1
Drug details — venlafaxine

Quick answer

venlafaxine (EFEXOR-XR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Viatris Pharmaceuticals Co.,.

Key facts

INN venlafaxine
Brand EFEXOR-XR
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
TGA approved

Recent coverage

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP220668 Phase 3 · PARItec · Major depressive disorder with current severe major depressi
  2. INTENSIFY BD Phase 3 · Disc Medicine · Bipolar depression
  3. INTENSIFY MDD Phase 3 · Disc Medicine · Major depressive disorder
  4. TAMOXIFEN for Breast cancer Phase 3 · Shanghai Zerun Biotechnology · Breast cancer
  5. Venlafaxine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Cocaine-Related Disorders
  6. Venlafaxine Phase 2 · BRIGHT MINDS BIOSCIENCES · Depression
  7. LDX + Venlafaxine XR Phase 1 · Takeda · Healthy
  8. Venlafaxine 25 mg Tablets Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · Healthy

Frequently asked questions

What is venlafaxine?

venlafaxine (EFEXOR-XR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Viatris Pharmaceuticals Co.,.

What is the brand name for venlafaxine?

EFEXOR-XR is a marketed brand name for venlafaxine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.