Duloxetine

Generic Name
Duloxetine
Brand Names
Cymbalta, Drizalma, Irenka, Yentreve, Duloxetine Zentiva, Duloxetine Mylan, Duloxetine Lilly
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C18H19NOS
CAS Number
116539-59-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
O5TNM5N07U
Background

Duloxetine is a dual serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. It was originally discovered in 1993 and developed by Eli Lilly and Company as LY248686. Duloxetine first received approval from the FDA in August, 2004 as Cymbalta for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. It has since received approval for a variety of indications including the tre...

Indication

Indicated for:

1) Management of Major Depressive Disorder.

2) Management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

3) Management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

4) Management of fibromyalgia.

5) Management of chronic musculoskeletal pain.

6) Management of osteoarthritis of the knee in adults.

7) Management of chronic lower back pain in adults.
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Associated Conditions
Chronic Lower Back Pain (CLBP), Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPN), Fibromyalgia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Osteoarthritis of the Knee, Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
Associated Therapies
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