Medicine Description cymbalta-uae 60 mg
Cymbalta is a drug known scientifically as duloxetine, and it belongs to the class of selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This drug is widely used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder.
What are the ingredients of Cymbalta?
Cymbalta Saudi Arabia contains the following ingredients:
Cymbalta Uses
The drug is primarily used to treat the following conditions:
- Depression.
- Generalized anxiety disorder.
- Pain resulting from diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
- Fibromyalgia.
- Treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
- Chronic lower back pain.
- Chronic arthritic pain resulting from osteoarthritis.
What are the dosages of Cymbalta?
Dose varies depending on the condition being treated and the patient's response. The doctor must determine these dosages. These are the common dosages:
For treating depression:
- Initial dose: 20 mg twice daily, 30 mg twice daily, or 60 mg once daily.
- Common target dose: 60 mg once daily (can be divided into 30 mg twice daily).
- Maximum dose: 120 mg daily.
For the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder:
- Initial dose: 30 mg once daily.
- Common target dose: 60 mg once daily.
- Maximum dose: 120 mg daily.
For the treatment of peripheral diabetic neuralgia:
- Usual dose: 60 mg once daily.
For the treatment of fibromyalgia:
- Initial dose: 30 mg once daily for one week.
- Usual dose: 60 mg once daily.
For the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain (chronic low back pain, osteoarthritis pain):
- Usual dose: 60 mg once daily.
Very important notes:
- Never take this medication or adjust its dosage without consulting a physician.
- Doses should be increased gradually to avoid side effects.
- The medication should be discontinued gradually under medical supervision to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
- Doses may vary depending on the patient's age, kidney and liver function, and other medications he or she is taking.