Duloxen 20mg 1pcs

Indications

Duloxen (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) is indicated for the –

1. Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
2. Management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
3. Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
4. Urinary stress incontinence.

Dosage & Administration

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Starting dose- 20-30 mg b.i.d or 60 mg once daily, Target dose- 60 mg once daily, max. dose- 60 mg once daily
• Diabetic peripheral neuropathy: Starting dose- 60 mg/day ( once daily), Target dose- 60 mg once daily, max. dose- 60 mg once daily
• Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: Starting dose- 30 mg/day, Target dose- 60 mg once daily, max. dose- 60 mg once daily
• Urinary stress incontinence: Starting dose- 40 mg /day, Target dose- 80 mg/day (twice daily, max. dose- 80 mg/day (twice daily).
Use in children
Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.

Side Effects

The most commonly observed adverse events in Duloxetine hydrochloride treated patients were nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, decreased appetite, fatigue, somnolence, increased sweating, hyperhidrosis and asthenia. It may slightly increase blood pressure. No clinically significant differences were observed for QT, PR, and QRS intervals between Duloxetine -treated and placebo-treated patients.

Precautions

Duloxetine hydrochloride should ordinarily not be prescribed to patients with substantial alcohol use. Blood pressure should be measured prior to initiating treatment and periodically measured throughout treatment. It should be used cautiously in patients with a history of mania, seizure disorder and controlled narrow-angle glaucoma.

Contraindications

Duloxetine is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to this drug or any of the inactive ingredients. Concomitant use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) is contraindicated. It should be avoided in patients with uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy: Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women; therefore, Duloxetine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Labor and Delivery: The effect of Duloxetine on labor and delivery in humans is unknown. Duloxetine should be used during labor and delivery only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Lactation: It is unknown whether or not Duloxetine and/or it\’s metabolites are excreted into human milk, but nursing while on Duloxetine is not recommended.