Duloxetine hydrochloride is the active ingredient in the drug sold as Cymbalta, which increases the amount of serotonin and noradrenaline in the body and regulates the pain threshold and can be used in case of major depression and fibromyalgia.
Indications for Duloxetine Hydrochloride (Cymbalta)
Major depression disorder; Fibromyalgia Syndrome; Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Diabetic neuropathic pain.
Price of Duloxetine Hydrochloride (Cymbalta)
1 box with 30 tablets of 60 mg duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymblata) costs on average 300 reais.
Adverse effects of duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta)
Constipation; diarrhea; dry mouth; dizziness; insomnia; vomiting, muscle spasm; anorexia; restlessness, lethargy; erectile dysfunction or ejaculation failure; tremor; night sweats; blurred vision; decreased libido.
Contraindications of duloxetine Hydrochloride (Cymbalta)
Children; allergy to any of the components of the formula; concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors; renal or hepatic impairment.
How to use duloxetine Hydrochloride (Cymbalta)
30 to 60 mg once daily.
Maximum dose: 120 mg twice daily.