Summary
Desvenlafaxine is an antidepressant agent and SNRI used for the treatment of major depressive disorders in adults.
Brand Name
- Pristiq
Drug Class
- Antidepressants
- Serotonin & Noradrenaline Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)
Medical Condition (Indication)
- Depression
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Positive Drug Report Risk
- PCP
Resources
Farley TM, Anderson EN, Feller JN. False-positive phencyclidine (PCP) on urine drug screen attributed to desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) use. BMJ Case Rep. 2017;2017:bcr2017222106. Published 2017 Nov 23. doi:10.1136/bcr-2017-222106
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