Deloxi60mg
Capsule
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deloxi. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Deloxi may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Deloxi is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Deloxi may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Deloxi should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Deloxi may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | UNSAFE Deloxi is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Deloxi is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia (a condition in which there a... View More
Uses of Deloxi
- Depression
- Anxiety disorder
- Diabetic nerve pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Neuropathic pain
- Stress urinary incontinence
Side effects of Deloxi
- Nausea
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
How to use Deloxi
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deloxi may be taken with o... View More
How Deloxi works
Deloxi works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline), natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental ba... View More
What if you forget to take Deloxi?
If you miss a dose of Deloxi, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- Duzela 20 Capsule DR helps in treating depression and anxiety.
- It may also be used to treat nerve pain from diabetes and some other forms of chronic pain.
- It may take 2 to 4 weeks for Duzela 20 Capsule DR to start working. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Duzela 20 Capsule DR as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
- It may cause an increase in blood pressure, especially during the first month of treatment. Monitor your blood pressure regularly.
- It may cause a sensation of restlessness, especially when you first start taking it. Inform your doctor if this happens to you.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Indication
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Fibromyalgia, Diabetic neuropathy, Stress urinary incontinence, Generalized anxiety disorder, Interstitial cystitis, Mu... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Adult Dose
Oral Major Depressive Disorder Adult: Initially, 20-30 mg bid or 60 mg once daily, then increase dose in increments of 30 mg/day over 1 wk as tolerate... View More
Child Dose
Generalized Anxiety Disorder <7 years: Safety and efficacy not established 7-17 years: 30 mg PO qDay initially; after 2 weeks, may consider increasing... View More
Renal Dose
Renal Impairment Avoid use in patients with severe renal impairment (GFR <30 mL/min)
Contraindication
Duloxetine is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to this drug or any of the inactive ingredients.. Uncontrolled narrow-angle glau... View More
Mode of Action
Duloxetine is a potent inhibitor of neuronal reuptake of serotonin, norepinephrine and to a lesser extent dopamine. It has no significant affinity for a... View More
Precaution
Avoid alcohol and abrupt cessation. May impair ability to drive or engage in task requiring alertness. Increased risk of suicidal thinking and behaviour... View More
Side Effect
>10% Nausea (23-25%),Dry mouth (13-15%),Headache (13-14%),Somnolence (10-12%),Fatigue (10-11%) 1-10% Constipation (10%),Dizziness (10%),Insomnia (1... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy There are no adequate and well-controlled studies administration in pregnant women Use in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies ... View More
Interaction
Increased risk of serotonin syndrome w/ TCA, SSRI, SNRI, lithium. May increase bleeding risk w/ aspirin, NSAIDs, warfarin and other anticoagulants. P... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More