Ingredient

Desvenlafaxine Succinate Monohydrate

Desvenlafaxine succinate monohydrate is an antidepressant ingredient used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.

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MFDS ingredient code M258837

What does it do?

Desvenlafaxine succinate monohydrate belongs to the class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is primarily used in pharmaceuticals for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.

This ingredient prevents the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters that regulate mood and emotions in the brain, thereby increasing their concentrations. As a result, mood improves and symptoms of depression are alleviated.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Desvenlafaxine acts selectively on both serotonin and norepinephrine neurotransmitters, distinguishing it from antidepressants that act only on a single neurotransmitter. Additionally, it may have a somewhat different side effect profile compared to other SNRIs.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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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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