Noun
venlafaxine (countable and uncountable, plural venlafaxines)
(pharmacology) 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.
Paroxetine and venlafaxine seem to be particularly difficult to discontinue and prolonged withdrawal syndrome lasting over 18 months have been reported with paroxetine. Source: Internet
Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor include venlafaxine and duloxetine drugs. Source: Internet