title: Venlafaxine: a new class of antidepressant.
abstract: Venlafaxine represents a new class of antidepressant, the serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitor (or SNRI). This article discusses its evolution, pharmacological properties and role in the treatment of depression and related disorders, beginning with an outline of the biology of depression.
mesh_terms: D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D003511:Cyclohexanols / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
chemical_list: D018687:Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; D003511:Cyclohexanols; D000069470:Venlafaxine Hydrochloride