duzono 20mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is duzono 20mg tablet used for?
Ambidext 40 Tablet (Duloxetine) is used to treat NEURO CNS. It contains Duloxetine (20mg), which Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Duloxetine
- Manufacturer: Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: C
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ duzono 20mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Off-label uses: Stress urinary incontinence, hot flashes, chronic pain syndromes.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Duloxetine |
| Brand Name | Ambidext 40 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Arinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
| Action Class | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 20-25ยฐC (68-77ยฐF); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take duzono 20mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of duzono 20mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Sweating
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Serotonin syndrome
- Hepatotoxicity
- Suicidal thoughts
- Seizures
- Hypertensive crisis
- Angle-closure glaucoma
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Pancreatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of serotonin syndrome |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| NSAIDs | Moderate | Increased bleeding risk |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased CNS depression and hepatotoxicity |
| CYP1A2 inhibitors | Major | Increased duloxetine exposure |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Linezolid
- Methylene blue
- CYP1A2 inhibitors (e.g., fluvoxamine)
- CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., paroxetine)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Warfarin
- NSAIDs
- Aspirin
- Alcohol
- CNS depressants
- Serotonergic drugs (e.g., SSRIs, triptans)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Quinolone antibiotics
- Caffeine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase risk of liver injury and CNS depression.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Concomitant use with MAOIs, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma, severe hepatic impairment, end-stage renal disease.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Blood pressure, heart rate, liver function tests, renal function, signs of serotonin syndrome, suicidal ideation.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk, potential for adverse effects in infant.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; monitor for serotonin syndrome, seizures, and cardiac effects; activated charcoal may be considered.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless close to next dose; skip missed dose if near next dose; do not double dose.
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.