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Drug profile · INN

venlafaxine hydrochloride

venlafaxine hydrochloride (EFFEXOR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 1
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Drug details — venlafaxine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

venlafaxine hydrochloride (EFFEXOR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN venlafaxine hydrochloride
Brand EFFEXOR
Mechanism Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor
Target Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Mechanism of action

Norepinephrine transporter inhibitor

Primary target: Sodium-dependent noradrenaline transporter

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Venlafaxine Hydrochloride Phase 1 · Teva Pharma · Healthy

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Frequently asked questions

What is venlafaxine hydrochloride?

venlafaxine hydrochloride (EFFEXOR) is a norepinephrine transporter inhibitor. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for venlafaxine hydrochloride?

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

What is the US approval status of venlafaxine hydrochloride?

venlafaxine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.