How to Pronounce Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)

lee-voe-mil-NA-si-pran
IPA: /ˌliː.voʊ.mɪl.ˈneɪ.sɪ.præn/
Brand name: Fetzima
lee voe mil NA si pran
Levomilnacipran is pronounced lee-voe-mil-NA-si-pran

How do you pronounce Levomilnacipran?

Levomilnacipran is pronounced “lee-voe-mil-NA-si-pran”. It has 6 syllables: lee – voe – mil – na – si – pran. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “na”.

How many syllables are in Levomilnacipran?

Levomilnacipran has 6 syllables: lee – voe – mil – na – si – pran.

What does Levomilnacipran mean?

Levomilnacipran is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and the active enantiomer of milnacipran. Among all SNRIs, it has the highest ratio of norepinephrine to serotonin reuptake inhibition. It is FDA-approved for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Because of its potent norepinephrine activity, it may be particularly helpful for patients with fatigue, concentration difficulties, and physical pain symptoms of depression.

Word Parts

levo- left-handed enantiomer (L-form)
milnacipran parent SNRI compound

Common Mispronunciations

Often stumbled as "lev-oh-MIL-na-SIP-ran" — correct stress is on "na": lee-voe-mil-NA-si-pran

Where You'll Encounter This

Major depressive disorder, psychiatry, treatment-resistant depression

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