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desvenlafaxine succinate sustained release

Pfizer · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Desvenlafaxine inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system, increasing their synaptic availability.

Desvenlafaxine inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system, increasing their synaptic availability. Used for Major depressive disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, Social anxiety disorder.

At a glance

Generic namedesvenlafaxine succinate sustained release
Also known asDVS-233 SR, Pristiq, Pristiq
SponsorPfizer
Drug classSerotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
TargetSerotonin transporter (SERT) and norepinephrine transporter (NET)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPsychiatry / Neurology
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Desvenlafaxine is the active metabolite of venlafaxine and functions as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). By blocking the reuptake transporters for both serotonin and norepinephrine, it increases the concentration of these neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft, enhancing their signaling and producing antidepressant and anxiolytic effects. The sustained-release formulation provides steady-state drug levels with once-daily dosing.

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