English Explanatory Dictionary

venlafaxine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˌvɛn.ləˈfækˌsiːn/

Word forms

venlafaxine venlafaxines

Etymology

Probably from venla- (of unknown origin) + ph(enyl) + -ax- (“alteration of (cycloh)exa(ne)”) + (am)ine.

Derived words

venlafaxine hydrochloride
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