Effexor XR

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf antidepressant
brand name drug
gptkbp:activeIngredient venlafaxine hydrochloride
gptkbp:approvalYear 1997
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:United_States
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Pristiq
gptkb:Cymbalta
gptkb:Desvenlafaxine
gptkb:Duloxetine
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:N06AX16
gptkbp:contraindication concurrent MAOI use
gptkbp:drugClass norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
gptkbp:eliminatedIn renal
gptkbp:form 150 mg
225 mg
75 mg
extended-release capsule
37.5 mg
gptkbp:genericAvailable yes
gptkbp:halfLife about 5 hours (venlafaxine), 11 hours (O-desmethylvenlafaxine)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Effexor XR
gptkbp:indication gptkb:generalized_anxiety_disorder
gptkb:panic_disorder
gptkb:social_anxiety_disorder
gptkb:major_depressive_disorder
gptkbp:legalStatus Rx-only (US)
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Pfizer
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine
weak inhibition of dopamine reuptake
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:overdoseSymptoms gptkb:arrhythmia
vomiting
seizures
tachycardia
gptkbp:patentExpired yes
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:prescriptionStatus prescription only
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:discontinuation_syndrome
gptkb:serotonin_syndrome
hypertension
suicidal thoughts (in young adults and children)
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
dizziness
sweating
insomnia
dry mouth
sexual dysfunction
gptkbp:storage room temperature
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:venlafaxine
gptkb:Venlafaxine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7