Ingredient

Desvenlafaxine

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

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MFDS ingredient code M268885

What does it do?

Desvenlafaxine belongs to the class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is primarily used in medications for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. It helps improve mood by regulating the balance of neurotransmitters.

Desvenlafaxine prevents the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, which play important roles in mood regulation in the brain, thus increasing the concentration of these neurotransmitters. As a result, the transmission of signals between nerve cells becomes smoother, alleviating symptoms of depression and anxiety.

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

Good to know

Desvenlafaxine is distinguished from antidepressants that act only on a single neurotransmitter by simultaneously affecting both serotonin and norepinephrine. Additionally, its metabolic process in the body is simpler than that of the similar drug venlafaxine, making it advantageous for maintaining a consistent concentration in the blood.

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Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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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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