Cymbalta
Duloxetine capsules for depression and diabetic nerve pain. The coating stops the medicine releasing in the stomach.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Duloxetine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Gastro-resistant capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 20mg · 30mg · 40mg · 60mg
This listing uses Cymbalta as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cymbalta vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cymbalta details
- Alternative names
- duloxetine
- Therapeutic class
- Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
- Pharmacological class
- Antidepressant
- Known off-label uses
- stress urinary incontinence
- Minor side effects
- nausea; dry mouth; somnolence
- Moderate side effects
- decreased appetite; insomnia; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Gastro-resistant capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 1–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; Fluoxetine; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric patients over seven years and adults.
Contraindications
concurrent MAO inhibitor use; uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma; severe hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Duloxetine capsules for depression and diabetic nerve pain. The coating stops the medicine releasing in the stomach.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits synaptic reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine in central pain-regulatory and mood control structures.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk of neonatal behavioural syndrome. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Cymbalta is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Duloxetine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
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