Duvanta 60 Tablet (Duloxetine 60mg)

Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines known as ‘Antidepressant’ It is primarily used for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Besides this, it is also used to treat neuropathic pain such as fibromyalgia associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and can be used to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. Depression is a mental illness or disorder characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear that can be mild or severe. Fibromyalgia also called fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), is a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body. Urinary incontinence is the unintentional passing of urine. It’s a common problem thought to affect millions of people.

Being an antidepressant, Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s is a serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). It works by enhancing the amount of mood-enhancing chemicals serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain. This action of Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s balance out negative emotions and improves mood, sleep, and make a person to live a better life. In this way, Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s gives relief in depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and many more.

Depending upon the health condition of the patient, the doctor will suggest different dosing strengths of Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s to the patient. This medicine is available in capsule form that needs to be swallowed as a whole without breaking or chewing or opening it. It may take about 4 weeks to see any improvement in the symptoms. A person’s blood pressure needs to be checked more often while taking Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s.

Seek medical attention immediately if you notice any serious allergic reaction such as sore throat, fever, hives, difficult breathing, etc after taking the Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s. Common side effects of the medicine include drowsiness, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, increased sweating, etc. A person taking this drug is not allowed to stop or reduce the dosage even if they start noticing an improvement in their condition without asking their doctor as it may cause unpleasant symptoms including vomiting, agitation, confusion, etc.

One should avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of liver damage.  The use of Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s is not allowed within 5 days before or 14 days if you have used an MAO inhibitor, like methylene blue injection, phenelzine, selegiline, or tranylcypromine. It may result in serious drug interaction. Stay attentive to the mood changes or symptoms and do not drive.

Major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain associated with diabetes, chronic muscle or joint pain, fibromyalgia

Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s is used in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. This medicine is also used to relieve nerve pain associated with diabetic neuropathy or chronic pain associated with arthritis or back pain. This medicine acts by restoring the balance of serotonin and norepinephrine, a natural chemical present in the brain. In this way, this drug improves mood, appetite, sleep, energy levels in patients and gives a sense of calmness in the body.

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Depending upon the condition to be treated, the doctor will prescribe the dosing strength accordingly. Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s is available in capsule form, so take it as a whole without crushing, chewing, breaking, or opening. Do not increase or decrease the dose to get the results fast as increasing the dosage may cause side effects. This medicine can be taken with or without food however taking without meal or light meal helps in more effectiveness. This medicine will take about 4 weeks to improve the symptoms however one should keep taking it even if they are feeling well until their doctor ask them to stop. Stopping the medicine suddenly may lead to side effects including vomiting, agitation, sweating, dizziness, confusion, numbness, tingling. In case of stopping the medication, it is better to consult with the doctor as they will slightly lower the dose before completely stopping it.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Along with desired beneficial effects, Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s may cause side effects including drowsiness, fatigue, hypersomnia, insomnia, nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, body aches or pain, cough, dry mouth, frequent urination, headache, loss of appetite, muscle aches, sleepiness, sneezing, dizziness, headache, etc. However, some of the side effects do not require any medical help. These side effects will go with time, and it happens initially because the body is adjusting to the new medication and will settle down with time. Seek medical attention immediately if you notice any serious allergic reaction such as sore throat, fever, hives, difficult breathing, etc. after taking the Duvanta 60 Tablet 10’s.