This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Psychiatric Illness, Subject name: Pharmacology
Venlafaxine inhibits the reuptake of 
Select and explain. 
A. Norepinephrine, B. Norepinephrine and serotonin, C. Serotonin, D. None of the above
B: Norepinephrine and serotonin
Answer: B: Norepinephrine and serotonin 
Explanation: Reuptake inhibitors Inhibits reuptake of both 5 HT & Non adrenaline Inhibits reuptake of only 5 HT Tricyclic Antidepressant SNRI SSRI Imipramine Venlafaxine FLUOXETINE Clomipramine Duloxetine PAROXETINE Desipramine Milnacipran DAPOXETINE Amitriptyline Noriptyline SERALINE ESCITALOPRAM These drugs are not used now a days These are drug of choice for severe depression These are drug of choice for mild to moderate depression and Neurotic conditions like -OCD -Bulimia -Phobia