Drugs / Desvenlafaxine
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Desvenlafaxine

Other / unclassified targets SLC6A2, SLC6A4 via inhibition

Developed for
major depressive disorder · fibromyalgia · depressive disorder · diabetic neuropathy · dysthymic disorder · cerebrovascular disorder · diabetic polyneuropathy · generalized anxiety disorder
+3 more · migraine disorder · social phobia · atypical depressive disorder
Investigated by
Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer · Pfizer · Beijing Tiantan Hospital · Luye Pharma Group Ltd. · Tongji Hospital · BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
+30 more · CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. · Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire en santé Mentale de Montréal · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · Duke University · Emory University · Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation · Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare · Indiana University · Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Jiujiang University Affiliated Hospital · Korea Cancer Center Hospital · McMaster University · Mochida Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. · National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · New York State Psychiatric Institute · Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute · START Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital · Seoul National University Hospital · St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton · Stanford University · The Medical Research Network · University Medical Center Goettingen · University of Alberta · University of Calgary · University of Michigan · University of Montreal Hospital Centre (CHUM) · University of Ottawa · University of Pennsylvania · University of Pittsburgh

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 4 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed depressive disorder 1 milestone
Filed China (NMPA) — depressive disorder —

“In January, the application for marketing approval of desvenlafaxine succinate extended-release tablets (indication: adult depression) in China was submitted” irasia.com ↗

“In January 2022, application for marketing approval of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets for the treatment of depression was submitted” irasia.com ↗

“Application for marketing approval of desvenlafaxine succinate extended-release tablets in China was submitted” irasia.com ↗

Approved Indication not stated 2 milestones
Label expansions (2) US (FDA) PRISTIQ — 2013-02-14 – 2018-02-06 fda.gov ↗
Approved US (FDA) PRISTIQ — 2008-02-29 fda.gov ↗

Trials 69 · started per year

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 19 trials
Phase 1 NCT03733574 Jun → Jul 2018 major depressive disorder Luye Pharma Group Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03357796 Nov → Dec 2017 major depressive disorder Luye Pharma Group Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02054299 Apr 2013 → Feb 2016 — University Medical Center Goettingen Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01443208 Nov → Dec 2011 major depressive disorder Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01101152 Apr 2010 → Dec 2011 — University of Ottawa Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00818155 Jan → Feb 2009 — Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00440427 Feb 2007 major depressive disorder Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00456898 Jan → Mar 2007 diabetic neuropathy, fibromyalgia, major depressive disorder Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00397176 Nov 2006 → Feb 2007 — Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials · 2 missed
Phase 2 NCT04437485 Oct 2020 → Aug 2022 dysthymic disorder, major depressive disorder, prediabetes syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus Indiana University Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00696787 Jun 2008 → Jan 2009 fibromyalgia Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Terminated Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00669110 May 2008 → May 2010 major depressive disorder Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00619619 Feb 2008 → Nov 2009 major depressive disorder Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/34 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT01977378 Oct 2013 → Sep 2014 major depressive disorder Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00767624 Dec 2008 → Jun 2015 major depressive disorder, sleep disorder, initiating and maintaining sleep Stanford University Completed Mixed
Phase 2/3 NCT00301431 Aug 2006 → Jun 2007 fibromyalgia Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00424892 ? → Jun 2007 fibromyalgia Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 332 trials · 6 met primary · 6 missed
Phase 3 NCT04364997 Jun 2020 → Sep 2021 major depressive disorder CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04345471 May 2020 → Jul 2022 major depressive disorder Mochida Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd. Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01371708 Feb 2012 → Apr 2016 major depressive disorder Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01371721 Feb 2012 → Oct 2015 major depressive disorder Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01372150 Nov 2011 → Mar 2015 major depressive disorder Pfizer Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01371734 Aug 2011 → Sep 2015 major depressive disorder Pfizer Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT01527786 Nov 2010 → Feb 2014 depressive disorder BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00888862 Jun 2009 → Jun 2012 major depressive disorder Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00887224 Jun 2009 → Mar 2011 major depressive disorder Pfizer Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00863798 Apr 2009 → Mar 2010 major depressive disorder Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed Missed primary
Phase 415 trials · 4 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 4 NCT07795593 Oct 2026 → May 2031 expected diabetic kidney disease, diabetic neuropathy University of Michigan Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02819921 Nov 2017 → Mar 2019 breast cancer Seoul National University Hospital Terminated Met primary Stop: Enrollment
Phase 4 NCT02330679 Dec 2014 → Dec 2016 major depressive disorder University of Calgary Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02200406 Jul 2014 → Jan 2017 depressive disorder, opiate dependence University of Montreal Hospital Centre (CHUM) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01974934 Dec 2013 → Apr 2016 cerebrovascular disorder Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01916824 Aug 2013 → Dec 2015 major depressive disorder Emory University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01975480 Jan 2013 → Apr 2020 generalized anxiety disorder START Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01537068 Feb 2012 → Aug 2016 dysthymic disorder New York State Psychiatric Institute Completed Missed primary
Phase 4 NCT01492621 Nov 2011 → Sep 2013 major depressive disorder Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire en santé Mentale de Montréal Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01432457 Oct 2011 → Jul 2012 major depressive disorder Pfizer Completed Met primary
Phase not applicable5 trials
— NCT07385755 Jan 2026 → Jan 2028 expected migraine disorder Tongji Hospital Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07361809 Dec 2025 → Sep 2027 expected herpes zoster Beijing Tiantan Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07359248 Dec 2025 → Dec 2027 expected — Tongji Hospital Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07171320 Sep 2025 → Jun 2027 expected fibromyalgia Beijing Tiantan Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT01948895 Aug 2012 → Jun 2014 dysthymic disorder Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Completed No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy19 trials
Phase 1 NCT02988024 Comparator Dec 2016 major depressive disorder Luye Pharma Group Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02055300 Comparator Feb → Aug 2014 major depressive disorder Luye Pharma Group Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00727064 Comparator Jun → Aug 2008 — Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03321526 Background Dec 2017 → Jun 2019 major depressive disorder Janssen Research & Development, LLC Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00797966 Background May 2009 → Jun 2010 major depressive disorder Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Completed Met primary

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 4

DateIssuerRelease
2023-07-04 CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. Regulatory VOLUNTARY ANNOUNCEMENT - DESVENLAFAXINE SUCCINATE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS OBTAINS DRUG REGISTRATION APPROVAL irasia.com ↗
The Product, a Class 3 chemical drug, is the first generic drug of its kind that has been approved in China, and is deemed to have passed the consistency evaluation of quality and efficacy of generic drugs.
2022-08-26 Lupin Limited Regulatory Lupin Launches Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets in the United States lupin.com ↗
Mumbai, Baltimore, August 26, 2022: Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) today announced the launch of Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets, 25 mg, having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
2022-04-14 Lupin Limited Regulatory Lupin Receives Approval from U.S. FDA for Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets 25 mg lupin.com ↗
it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets, 25 mg
2015-06-11 Pfizer Results Pfizer Reports Top Line Results from a Phase 3 Study Evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release Formulation in Pediatric Patients with Major Depressive Disorder pfizer.com ↗
The study did not meet its primary objective to demonstrate superior efficacy of desvenlafaxine succinate sustained-release formulation compared to placebo.

Evidence & citations 34 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 101 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as Desvenlafaxine “ADT such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, vilazodone, venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine or bupropion prescribed in accordance with its...” NCT01838876 ↗
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“Citalopram, ecitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine IR, paroxetine CR, venlafaxine IR, venlafaxine XR (extended release), desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, mirtazapine,...” NCT02400346 ↗

“This is a 6-month, open-label, flexible-dose study evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR) in the Treatment of Child and Adolescent Outpatients with...” NCT01371708 ↗

“We made other SSRIs (escitalopram, sertraline) and SNRIs (desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, venlafaxine) our third-line antidepressants, given their negligible effects on weight.” NCT04437485 ↗

“ADT such as bupropion, citalopram, desvenlafaxine, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline, venlafaxine, paroxetine or vilazodone as prescribed by the physician.” NCT01715805 ↗

“Participants will receive SNRI antidepressant (such as duloxetine, milnacipran, levomilnacipran, venlafaxine, desvenlafaxine) as a part of background therapy” NCT03321526 ↗

“OBJECTIVE: To compare efficacy and safety of desvenlafaxine succinate (desvenlafaxine) with placebo for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms.” PMID 18165395 ↗ Jan 2008

“the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor desvenlafaxine in adults with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)” PMID 25018648 ↗ Jun 2014

“Desvenlafaxine significantly improved symptoms of depression versus placebo regardless of baseline BMI.” PMID 26644956 ↗ Jun 2015

“Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI's): Duloxetine, Venlafaxine, Desvenlafaxine” NCT07795593 ↗

“which included escitalopram, sertraline, and desvenlafaxine in a prescribed sequence.” PMID 27788313 ↗ Oct 2016

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Known as D-veniz ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as DESV “Desvenlafaxine (DESV) is a SNRI with minimal cardiotoxicity and drug interactions.” PMID 29738425 ↗ Sep 2018
Known as Desvenlafaxina ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as DESVENLAFAXINE FUMARATE ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as Desvenlafaxine fumarate anhydrous ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as Desvenlafaxine SR “Period 2-Desvenlafaxine SR 100mg on days 1-19 with coadministration of Aripiprazole 5mg on day 7.” NCT01188668 ↗
Known as desvenlafaxine succinate “The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 100 mg and 150 mg of DVS SR, an extended release form of desvenlafaxine succinate, in comparison to placebo...” NCT00369434 ↗
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“In an effort to establish the lowest effective dose of desvenlafaxine (administered as desvenlafaxine succinate), we assessed the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 10- and...” PMID 23517291 ↗ Mar 2013

“The aim of this study was to evaluate open-label desvenlafaxine treatment (administered as desvenlafaxine succinate) in postmenopausal women who did not achieve clinical...” PMID 21323394 ↗ Mar 2011

“The primary objective was to evaluate the long-term safety of desvenlafaxine (administered as desvenlafaxine succinate) during open-label treatment in adult outpatients with a...” PMID 21977353 ↗ 2011

“OBJECTIVE: A previous trial of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor desvenlafaxine (administered as desvenlafaxine succinate) raised concerns on potential serious...” PMID 23266840 ↗ Jan 2013

“The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of desvenlafaxine succinate (DVS) for treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) that are...” NCT00256685 ↗

“Study Comparing Discontinuation Symptoms in subjects with Major Depressive Disorder treated for 24 Weeks with Open-label 50 mg Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release...” NCT01056289 ↗

“BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of low-dose desvenlafaxine (administered as desvenlafaxine succinate) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).” PMID 23334675 ↗ Jan 2013

“This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the short-term efficacy and safety of desvenlafaxine (administered as desvenlafaxine succinate)” PMID 20797382 ↗ Aug 2010

“Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release Tablet 50 mg+Duloxetine Hydrochloride Enteric-coated Capsule Placebo 60 mg orally once daily for 8 weeks.” NCT04364997 ↗

“OBJECTIVE: To compare efficacy and safety of desvenlafaxine succinate (desvenlafaxine) with placebo for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms.” PMID 18165395 ↗ Jan 2008

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Known as Desvenlafaxine succinate anhydrous ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as Desvenlafaxine succinate hydrate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as Desvenlafaxine succinate monohydrate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release “A multicenter, 10-week study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 50 mg of desvenlafaxine succinate sustained-release formulation (DVS SR) versus placebo in the treatment of...” NCT01121484 ↗
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“This is a multicenter study to assess the health and well-being in subjects who are outpatients with major depressive disorder that take desvenlafaxine succinate sustained...” NCT00824291 ↗

“This is a 6-month, open-label, flexible-dose study evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR) in the Treatment of Child and Adolescent Outpatients with...” NCT01371708 ↗

“The primary objective is to evaluate the long-term safety of desvenlafaxine succinate sustained-release (DVS SR) during open-label treatment in adult outpatients with...” NCT00424892 ↗

“Study Evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR) in Adult Outpatients With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)” NCT01432457 ↗

Known as Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release Tablets “Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release Tablets (DVS SR)” NCT00619619 ↗
Known as Desvenlafaxine, Pristiq “Desvenlafaxine, Pristiq” NCT01916824 ↗
Known as DVLX “We report a study of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) desvenlafaxine (DVLX) for PDD.” PMID 30423468 ↗ Nov 2018
Known as DVS “The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Desvenlafaxine Succinate (DVS) Sustained Release (SR), in comparison to placebo for the treatment of...” NCT00683800 ↗
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“The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of desvenlafaxine succinate (DVS) for treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) that are...” NCT00256685 ↗

“Desvenlafaxine succinate (DVS) is a potent and selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).” NCT00369343 ↗

“Desvenlafaxine succinate (DVS) has been developed for the treatment of MDD.” NCT00888862 ↗

Known as Dvs anhydrous ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as DVS SR “The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 100 mg and 150 mg of DVS SR, an extended release form of desvenlafaxine succinate, in comparison to placebo...” NCT00369434 ↗
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“A multicenter, 10-week study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 50 mg of desvenlafaxine succinate sustained-release formulation (DVS SR) versus placebo in the treatment of...” NCT01121484 ↗

“An Open-Label, Two-Period, Sequential Drug Interaction Study to Evaluate the Effect of Multiple Doses of Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained Release (DVS SR) on the...” NCT00952653 ↗

“This is a multicenter study to assess the health and well-being in subjects who are outpatients with major depressive disorder that take desvenlafaxine succinate sustained...” NCT00824291 ↗

“This is a 6-month, open-label, flexible-dose study evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR) in the Treatment of Child and Adolescent Outpatients with...” NCT01371708 ↗

“This is a double-blind study evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR) versus placebo in the Treatment of Children and Adolescent Outpatients with Major...” NCT01371734 ↗

“This is a Double-blind Study Evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate (DVS SR) Sustained Release vs Placebo in the Treatment of Children and Adolescent Outpatients with Major...” NCT01372150 ↗

“Study Comparing Discontinuation Symptoms in subjects with Major Depressive Disorder treated for 24 Weeks with Open-label 50 mg Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release...” NCT01056289 ↗

“The primary objective is to evaluate the long-term safety of desvenlafaxine succinate sustained-release (DVS SR) during open-label treatment in adult outpatients with...” NCT00424892 ↗

“A Randomized, Open-Label, Cross-Over Drug Interaction Study to Evaluate the Effects of Desvenlafaxine (DVS SR) and Paroxetine on the Pharmacokinetics of Desipramine in Healthy Subjects” NCT00329147 ↗

“Study Evaluating Desvenlafaxine Succinate Sustained-Release (DVS SR) in Adult Outpatients With Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)” NCT01432457 ↗

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Known as DVS-233 “DVS-233 SR (desvenlafaxine sustained release )” NCT00452595 ↗
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Known as DVS-233 SR “The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of 4 doses of desvenlafaxine-233 sustained release (DVS-233 SR) as compared to placebo for the treatment of...” NCT00421031 ↗
Known as Khedezla ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as Mdd-xr ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as Newven ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as O-desmethyl venlafaxine succinate ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗
Known as O-desmethylvenlafaxine ChEMBL registry synonym — accepted as the source's own label CHEMBL1118 ↗