venlafaxine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌvɛn.ləˈfækˌsiːn/ (General-American)
Etymology
Probably from venla- (of unknown origin) + ph(enyl) + -ax- (“alteration of (cycloh)exa(ne)”) + (am)ine.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) A drug that functions as an SNRI and is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₂₇NO₂·HCl especially to treat depression, anxiety, and panic disorder. It is marketed under the trademark Effexor.
Venlafaxine, 75mg, increased to 150mg, then 225mg. Dizziness, low blood pressure, headaches. No other reaction.
2002, Sarah Kane, 4.48 Psychosis, Methuen, →ISBN, page 23:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| venlafaxines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |