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Duloxee is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Diabetic Neuropathy. Other than this, Duloxee has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Duloxee depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Duloxee have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Duloxee normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Duloxee is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Duloxee has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Duloxee related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Duloxee since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Duloxee are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Duloxee have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Duloxee, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Duloxee is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Duloxee safe for pregnant women?
Duloxee may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Duloxee, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Duloxee safe during breastfeeding?
Duloxee should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Duloxee on the Kidneys?
Duloxee rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duloxee on the Liver?
Duloxee may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Duloxee on the Heart?
Side effects of Duloxee rarely affect the heart.
Duloxee should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Duloxee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duloxee habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Duloxee.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Duloxee, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Duloxee can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Duloxee only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Duloxee can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duloxee
When consumed with certain foods, Duloxee may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duloxee
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Duloxee as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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