DULOXETINE

Overview

DULOXETINE is a Schedule H drug.
Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Duloxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. It is also used to treat general generalized anxiety disorder in adults and children who are at least 7 years old. Duloxetine is also used in adults to treat fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder) or chronic muscle or joint pain (such as low back pain and osteoarthritis pain).

Usage

DULOXETINE is generally used to treat: Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis
DULOXETINE can address symptoms like: Lower Back Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Duloxetine is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years because of the suicidal thoughts that it can produce. Swallow the capsule as a whole and do not try to open it. Get up slowly from bed while taking this medication as it can cause dizziness, lightheadedness and the risk of falling down due to a fall in blood pressure in the erect posture (orthostatic hypotension). Avoid driving a car or operating machinery while taking this medication as it may make you feel dizzy, or may affect your judgment, thinking or coordination. Duloxetine may cause “Serotonin Syndrome” with the following symptoms: increased heart rate, tremors, sweating, seizures, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If so consult your healthcare provider. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking duloxetine due to the increased side effects of the drug (alcohol when consumed with duloxetine can cause severe liver damage).

Symptoms of Overdosage

DULOXETINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Fainting

Common Side-Effects

DULOXETINE : Asthenia, Hypersomnia, Insomnia, Hyperhidrosis, Constipation, Loose Motion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Agitation, Nervousness, Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Decreased Appetite, Restless Or Irritability

Disease Interactions

DULOXETINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Diabetes Mellitus, Glaucoma, Hypertension, Hyponatremia, Seizure, Urinary Tract Infection

Technical Classification

DULOXETINE is categorized as: SEROTONIN-NOREPINEPHRINE REUPTAKE INHIBITORS / ANTIDEPRESSANTS / PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DULOXETINE as Ingredient

2 DEP 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
2 DEP 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
AMBIDEXT 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
AMBIDEXT 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
AMBIDEXT 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
CENDU 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
CENDU 60MG CAPDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
COMBAC 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
COMBAC 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
COMBAC 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DAXTIN 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DAXTIN 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DAXTIN 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DAXTIN 60MG TABDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
DELOK 20MG CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DELOK 30MG CAPDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DENEURON 30MG CAPDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DETEK 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DETEK 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DETINE 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DOLOPLAN 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULANE 20MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULANE 30MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULANE 40MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DULANE CAP 20MGDULOXETINE 20 MG
DULANE CAP 30MGDULOXETINE 30 MG
DULANE CAP 40MGDULOXETINE 40 MG
DULANE M 20MG/1.5MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.5 MG
DULANE M 30MG/1500MCG TABMETHYLCOBALAMIN 1500.0 MCG, DULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULETIN 20MG CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULETIN 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DULEVE 20MG CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULEVE 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DULIFE 20MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULIFE 30MG CAPDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULIFE CAP 20MGDULOXETINE 20 MG
DULIVA 30 CAPDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULOJOY 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULOJOY 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULOK TABDULOXETINE 20 MG
DULOREN 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULOREN 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULOREN 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DULOT 20MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULOT 30MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULOT 40MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DULOT CAP 20MGDULOXETINE 20 MG
DULOT CAP 30MGDULOXETINE 30 MG
DULOT CAP 40MGDULOXETINE 40 MG
DULOTIN 10MG TABDULOXETINE 10.0 MG
DULOTIN 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULOTIN 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULOTIN 60MG TABDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
DULOX CAPDULOXETINE 20 MG
DULOXEE 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULOXEE 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULOXEE 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DULOXEE 60MG TABDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
DULOXIN 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DULOXIN 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DULX 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUMORE M CAPDULOXETINE 60.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN
DUOTOP 20MG/1.5MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.5 MG
DUOTOP TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN
DUPACT 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DUREEP 20MG CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUREEP 30MG CAPDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DUTIN 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DUTRON 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUTRON 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DUVANTA 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20 MG
DUVANTA 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DUVANTA 30MGDULOXETINE 30 MG
DUVANTA 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DUVANTA 40MGDULOXETINE 40 MG
DUVANTA 60MG TABDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
DUVANTA FORTE CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN
DUVANTA NP 20MG/500 MCG TABMETHYLCOBALAMIN 500.0 MCG, DULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUVANTA NP 40MG/500MCG TABMETHYLCOBALAMIN 500.0 MCG, DULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DUVANTA NP 60MCG/1000MCG TABMETHYLCOBALAMIN 1000.0 MCG, DULOXETINE 60.0 MCG
DUVANTA NPMETHYLCOBALAMIN 500 MCG, DULOXETINE 20 MG
DUXEL 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUXEL 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30 MG
DUXET 20MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUXET 30MG CAPDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DUXET 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DUXET M 20MG/1500MCG CAPMETHYLCOBALAMIN 1500.0 MCG, DULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUXET M 30MG/1500MCG CAPMETHYLCOBALAMIN 1500.0 MCG, DULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DUZAC 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DUZELA 20MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUZELA 30MG CAPULEDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DUZELA 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DUZELA 60MG CAPDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
DUZELA M 20MG/1.5MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.5 MG
DUZELA M 30MG/1.5MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.5 MG
DUZELA M TABDULOXETINE 40 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 1.5 MG
DUZES 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DUZES 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DXT 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
DXT 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
DXT 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
DXT 60MG TABDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
JOLYDEP 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
JOLYDEP 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
JOLYDEP 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
LOXET 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
LOXET 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
LOXET 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
LOXET 60MG TABDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
LOXETINE 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
NAXDU 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
NERV DX CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN
NERVZ DPN TABMETHYLCOBALAMIN 1500.0 MG, DULOXETINE 60.0 MG
NEUROXETIN 20MG/0.5MG CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG, METHYLCOBALAMIN 0.5 MG
NUDEP 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
NUDEP 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
REJUNURON DL 30MG/750MG CAPMETHYLCOBALAMIN 750.0 MG, DULOXETINE 30.0 MG
SWENTA 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
SYLONEX 20MG CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
SYLONEX 30MG CAPDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
SYLONEX 40MG TABDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
SYMBAL 60MG TABDULOXETINE 60.0 MG
SYMPTA 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
SYMPTA 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
ULOZET 20MG CAPDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
ULOZET 30MG CAPDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
ULOZET 40MG CAPDULOXETINE 40.0 MG
VERLOX 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
VERLOX 30MG TABDULOXETINE 30.0 MG
XELDIN 20MG TABDULOXETINE 20.0 MG
ZYWORM SUSPDULOXETINE
ZYWORM TABDULOXETINE