Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)

@article{Saraceni2014Levomilnacipran,
  title={Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)},
  author={Megan M Saraceni and Jineane V. Venci and Mona A Gandhi},
  journal={Journal of Pharmacy Practice},
  year={2014},
  volume={27},
  pages={389 - 395}
}
In July 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration approved levomilnacipran extended release (ER; Fetzima), a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder. Levomilnacipran is an active enantiomer of the racemic drug milnacipran that is currently approved in the United States for the treatment of fibromyalgia. This article provides an overview of the mechanism of action, pharmacokinetic properties, clinical efficacy, safety, and… 
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