Cymbalta
Developed to mitigate depressive states and neuropathic pain to support chemical neurotransmitter balance and alleviate physical symptoms.
- Category
- Antidepressants
- Active ingredient
- Duloxetine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mg · 30mg · 40mg · 60mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Cymbalta, depending on stock.
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
- Tablet
- 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
developed to mitigate depressive states and neuropathic pain to support chemical neurotransmitter balance and alleviate physical symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits synaptic reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine in central pain-regulatory and mood control structures.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Risk of neonatal behavioural syndrome. Breastfeeding: Consult a clinician.
What you will receive
Cymbalta is the originator brand name, made by Eli Lilly. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Eli Lilly.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Duloxetine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.