Duvanta NP 20 Tablet (Duloxetine 20mg / Methylcobalamin 500mcg)

Duvanta NP 20 Tablet

Duvanta NP-20 Tablet is a combination medicine which may be used to treat the symptoms of depression and other pain disorders. It should be used with caution in adults and children due to the risk of suicidal thoughts.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Duvanta NP-20 Tablet
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Dizziness
Headache
Skin rash
Chest pain and discomfort
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Dry mouth
Abnormal ejaculation
Loose stools
Shaking of hands or feet
Heartburn

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Uses of Duvanta NP-20 Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve disorder)
This medicine may be used to relieve the symptoms of nerve damage in the feet and hand.
Major depressive disorder
This medicine may be used to treat the symptoms of depression like feeling sad, irritable and loss of interest in activities.
Generalized anxiety disorder
This medicine may be used to treat the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder like feeling restlessness, difficulty in concentrating and irregular heartbeat.
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
This medicine may be used to relieve chronic low back pain and pain due to osteoarthritis due to wear and tear of muscle tissue during daily activities.
Fibromyalgia
This medicine may be used to relieve the symptoms like pain in the tender points like neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs.

When not to use?

Leber’s Disease
This combination medicine is not recommended for use in patients who have Leber’s Disease, a rare genetic disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to the increased risk of serious and life-threatening side effects. A time gap of at least 14 days should be maintained between stopping therapy with MAOIs and starting therapy with this medicine.
Allergy
This combination medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Duloxetine, methylcobalamin, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take this medicine as instructed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. The treatment should be started at lower doses and increase the dose gradually based on the response. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.