Venlafaxine

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (39 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

7

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

26 Feb 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Venlafaxine is categorized as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat major depressive disorder (unipolar), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. In addition, venlafaxine is commonly used off-label for conditions such as attention-deficit disorder, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, complex pain syndromes, hot flashes, migraine prevention, posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Venlafaxine can be used either as a standalone treatment or as part of a combination therapy regimen with other medications.

Venlafaxine increases serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the central nervous system by blocking transport proteins and inhibiting their reuptake at the presynaptic terminal. This leads to a greater availability of neurotransmitters at the synapse, ultimately enhancing the activation of postsynaptic receptors. Antidepressants such as venlafaxine enhance the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factors and promote neuroplasticity, ultimately decreasing neuroinflammation.

This activity focuses on the indications, mechanism of action, administration methods, significant adverse drug reactions, contraindications, and monitoring strategies of venlafaxine in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. This activity underscores how clinicians can direct patient therapy with evidence-based guidelines to achieve optimal treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction within the interprofessional healthcare team.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the appropriate indications for venlafaxine therapy in the management of various psychiatric conditions based on the patient's psychiatric diagnosis and symptomatology.

  • Screen patients for contraindications to venlafaxine therapy, such as hypersensitivity reactions or concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

  • Implement appropriate dosing strategies for venlafaxine initiation, titration, and discontinuation based on patient-specific factors and treatment response.

  • Collaborate with other healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive care for patients receiving venlafaxine, including monitoring vital signs and laboratory parameters.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

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  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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