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Venlafaxine

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SNRI, Antidepressant
Venlafaxine
Effexor

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Pharmacogenomic guideline recommendationsCPIC and Dutch Pharmacogenetics Working Group clinical guidelines
Phenotype:CYP2D6 normal metabolizer monitor CPIC Strong 70 / 100
CPIC rec 8095268 [Strong]: Initiate therapy with recommended starting dose. CPIC pair-level B (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2B6, SLC6A4, HTR2A and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants) [PMID 37032427]
Phenotype:CYP2D6 poor metabolizer prefer alternative FDA Label 30 / 100
CPIC rec 8095277 [Optional]: Consider a clinically appropriate alternative antidepressant not predominantly metabolized by CYP2D6. CPIC pair-level B (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2B6, SLC6A4, HTR2A and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants) [PMID 37032427] FDA labeling (Drug Interactions, Use in Specific Populations, Clinical Pharmacology)
Phenotype:CYP2D6 ultrarapid metabolizer normal dose CPIC B 0 / 100
CPIC rec 8095261 [No Recommendation]: No action recommended based on genotype for venlafaxine because of minimal evidence regarding the impact on efficacy or side effects. CPIC pair-level B (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2B6, SLC6A4, HTR2A and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants) [PMID 37032427]
Phenotype:CYP2D6 intermediate metabolizer normal dose CPIC B 0 / 100
CPIC rec 8095273 [No Recommendation]: No action recommended based on genotype for venlafaxine because of minimal evidence regarding the impact on efficacy or side effects. CPIC pair-level B (CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP2B6, SLC6A4, HTR2A and Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants) [PMID 37032427]

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Fluoxetine via Category:Antidepressants👤 exp n/a/5 outcome n/a (n=1)⚕️ exp 1.0/5 outcome +33.0 (n=1)

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Summary
Classes
SNRI, Antidepressant
Common uses
Pharmacy
Pharmacology
Purported mechanism
Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor