Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

The Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class covers 2 of the active ingredients in this catalogue, including Duloxetine, Venlafaxine. Ingredients in one class share a mechanism of action, so their interactions, contraindications and typical side effects tend to overlap.

Active ingredients

• Duloxetine

  Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

  N06AX21

  Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) approved for depression, generalised anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain and chronic musculoskeletal pain. It is widely used as a first-line option when both mood and pain are concerns.

• Venlafaxine

  Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

  N06AX16

  Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used for major depression, generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Originally launched as Effexor, it now has authorised generics widely available in immediate-release and extended-release forms.

Medications

• 
  Cymbalta

  Duloxetine

  20mg · 30mg · 60mg
• 
  Effexor

  Venlafaxine

  37.5mg · 75mg · 150mg

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