Brand Name : Duvanta 40 mg
Generic Name :Duloxetine hydrochloride
Inactive Ingredients:Gelatin, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate.
The 20 and 60 mg capsules also contain iron oxide yellow.
Generic Duvanta 40 mg is used to treat depression.
Duvanta 40 mg works by increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintaining mental balance and stoping the movement of pain signals in the brain.
Duvanta 40 mg is also used to treat pain and tingling caused by diabetic neuropathy.
Generic Name :duloxetine hydrochloride
Brand Name : Duvanta 40 mg
Inactive Ingredients:Gelatin, hypromellose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sucrose, sugar spheres, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate.
Generic Duvanta 40 mg is a drug which comes under class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a form of anti-depressant used to elevate mood and other depressive pathology.
What is Generic Duvanta 40 mg PRESCRIBED For?
Generic Duvanta 40 mg is used to treat depression.
Duvanta 40 mg works by increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintaining mental balance and stoping the movement of pain signals in the brain. Duvanta 40 mg is also used to treat pain and
tingling caused by diabetic neuropathy.
How Should I Take Generic Duvanta 40 mg?
Mostly, you should take 1 Generic Duvanta 40 mg capsule daily, Unless otherwise directe by your doctor.
Do not stop taking Generic Duvanta 40 mg without first consulting your doctor.
Store in the original package.
Do not store above 30°C. Do not use Generic Duvanta 40 mg after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for taking Generic Duvanta 40 mg?
* If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to duloxetine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of Generic Duvanta 40 mg.
* If you are taking or have recently taken within the last 14 days, another antidepressant medicine called
a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
* If you have liver disease.
* If you have severe kidney disease.
* If you are taking fluvoxamine, ciprofloxacin or enoxacine.
* If you are taking other medicines containing duloxetine hydrochloride.
* If you suffer from uncontrolled high blood pressure.
What Happens if I MISS A DOSE?
In case of a missed a dose take it as soon as you remember.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What happens if I OVERDOSE?
Symptoms of a Generic Duvanta 40 mg overdose may include nausea, vomiting, tremor, agitation, seizures, drowsiness, hyperactivity, and enlarged pupils.
What are the possible SIDE EFFECTS of Generic Duvanta 40 mg?
Ocurrence of side effects Generic Duvanta 40 mg are rare. However some patients may experience: nausea; a dry mouth;sleeping difficulties.
Some patients can experience a slight decrease in appeitite during the course of treatment.
What other drugs can INTERACT with Generic Duvanta 40 mg?
* Duvanta 40 mg must not be taken with any of the following medicines, as they increase the blood level of Generic Duvanta 40 mg and may increase the risk of side effects: fluvoxamine; ciprofloxacin; enoxacine.
* Duvanta 40 mg should not be used at the same time as a medicine called Yentreve, which also contains duloxetine hydrochloride,but is used for urinary incontinence.
There may be an increased risk of a rare side effect called the serotonin syndrome if Generic Duvanta 40 mg is taken with any of the following medicines, which also enhance the activity of serotonin in the central nervous system:
SSRI antidepressants, eg fluoxetine, paroxetine; tricyclic antidepressants such as clomipramine or amitriptyline;
venlafaxine; tryptophan; tramadol; pethidine; triptans for migraine, eg sumatriptan.
Additional Information:
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant, or you are trying to become pregnant, while you are taking Generic Duvanta 40 mg.
You should use Generic Duvanta 40 mg only after discussing the potential benefits and any potential risks to your unborn child with your doctor.
You should ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are breast-feeding.
The use of Generic Duvanta 40 mg while breastfeeding is not recommended.
