Venlafaxine Flashcards
1
Q
what is Venlafaxine
A
A serotonin reuptake inhibitor A serotonin reuptake inhibitor
2
Q
like SSRI’s where is Venlafaxine not active?
A
histaminergic, muscarinic, or 1-adrenergic receptors, nor does it inhibit
3
Q
like SSRI’s what does Venlafaxine not inhibit?
A
monoamine oxidase (MAO) activity.
4
Q
what does venlafaxine and its metabolite ODV O-desmethylvenlafaxine potentially inhibit
A
serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake and weakly inhibit dopamine reuptake. his is associated with a potentiation of neurotransmitter activity in the CNS.
