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
Cymbalta is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Cymbalta depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
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 names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Duloxetine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.