DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE (Cymbalta) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Cymbalta

What are the Indications for DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE CYMBALTA ¬Æ is indicated for the treatment of: Major depressive disorder in adults Generalized anxiety disorder in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults Fibromyalgia in adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults CYMBALTA ¬Æ is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of the following conditions: Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults ( 1 ) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older ( 1 ) Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) in adults ( 1 ) Fibromyalgia (FM) in adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older ( 1 ) Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults ( 1 )

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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