Venlafaxine Hydrochloride is primarily used as an antidepressant. It is effective in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), and panic disorder.
Mechanism of Action:
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine, neurotransmitters known to influence mood and anxiety, by inhibiting their reabsorption (reuptake) into neurons in the brain. This results in an enhanced neurotransmission and mood stabilization.
