Ingredient

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

Venlafaxine hydrochloride is an antidepressant ingredient used to treat depression and anxiety disorders.

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MFDS ingredient code M241528

What does it do?

Venlafaxine hydrochloride is an antidepressant that inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine. It is primarily used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, helping to improve mood and relieve anxiety.

Venlafaxine hydrochloride prevents the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that are involved in regulating mood and emotions in the brain, thereby increasing their concentrations. This enhances nerve signal transmission, alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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Good to know

Venlafaxine hydrochloride is distinguished from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in that it also inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine as well as serotonin. Thanks to this dual action, it may be effective for a variety of depressive symptoms.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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