Venlafaxine

Morpheme

Venlafaxine

Type

free base

Denotation

serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that treats depression, anxiety, and panic disorder

Etymology

venla- (1980s coinage by Wyeth) + f (representing initial sound in phenyl) + ax (from cyclohexane) + ine (amine)

Evidence

venlafaxine