Duvanta 30 Tablet (Duloxetine 30mg)

Duvanta 30 Tablet is commonly used for treating generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, nerve pain associated with diabetes, fibromyalgia pain and chronic muscle or joint pain. Belonging to the drug group known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, the medication balances the chemicals in the brain causing anxiety and depression.

Apart from that, it also inhibits the pain signals from the nerves to the brain. Duvanta 30 MG Tablet is available in capsule form, to be taken orally. You can take it with food or without it. However, it is better to take it with food to prevent nausea. The dosage depends on your age, health condition and how your body responds to the treatment.

The doctor may prescribe a small dose initially and then increase it gradually. Ensure to take your doses regularly to get the benefit. If you miss a dose you can take it later, but do not take multiple doses at once to make up for the missed ones. Overdose of Duvanta 30 MG Tablet can lead to toxic side effects.

The common side effects of Duvanta 30 Tablet include nausea, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, sleepiness, constipation and loss of appetite. However, there may be some severe side effects too that require immediate medical attention:

Dark urine, yellowing of the skin, pain in the upper right abdomen; indicating a liver damage

Changes in your blood pressure level

Agitation, tremors, seizures or hallucinations

A serious skin reaction resulting in rashes, peeling of skin, blisters, hives

Vision problems like eye pain, change in vision, swelling or redness around the eyes

Headache, weakness or confusion; indicating low level of sodium in the blood

Avoid alcohol while you are prescribed to Duvanta 30 MG Tablet. Also, Duvanta 30 medicine can make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Therefore, it is better to avoid driving or any other activity that requires your full concentration until you are sure how your body reacts to the medicine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Psychiatrist before using this medicine.Duvanta 30 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body), neuropathic pain, and stress urinary incontinence.

Duvanta 30 Tablet works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your illness. It may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn’t be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

The primary use of this medication is as follows:

Major Depressive Disorder

Anxiety

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

Fibromyalgia

Side effects that can occur because of consuming this medication are:

Nausea

Sleepiness

Dry Mouth

Body Pain

Joint Pain

Abnormal Ejaculation

Loose Stools

Shaking Of Hands Or Feet

Heartburn

Missed Dose instructions

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if Duvanta 30mg is almost time for the next scheduled dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Duvanta 30MG Tablet is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Duvanta 30mg works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine thus increasing its levels in the brain and helps in relieving the symptoms of depression. It weakly inhibits the reuptake of dopamine.