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Dexnafenodone Hydrochloride, also known as LU-43706, is a dual of adrenergic receptor antagonist and serotonin uptake inhibitor potentially for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

Dexnafenodone hydrochloride ((S)-Nafenodone) as an antidepressant compound, is a potent and selective inhibitor of the synaptosomal uptake of noradrenaline, but has a less potent effect on serotonin uptake and a negligible effect on dopamine uptake.

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