Description:
- This is a prescription medication containing the active ingredient duloxetine . Duloxetine belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), which work by increasing the levels of these neurotransmitters in the brain to help improve mood and relieve pain.
Indications for use
Modexa 60 mg is used to treat the following conditions:
- Major depressive disorder: Used to treat symptoms of depression in adults.
- Generalized anxiety disorder: Helps relieve chronic feelings of anxiety and tension.
- Diabetic neuropathic pain: Used to treat chronic nerve pain (stabbing pain) resulting from diabetes.
- Fibromyalgia: Helps relieve chronic muscle pain and stiffness.
- Chronic muscle and bone pain: such as chronic lower back pain or arthritis pain.
Important information
- Consult your doctor: This medication is available by prescription only and should only be used under strict medical supervision.
- Dosage: The usual dose for depression and diabetic neuropathy is 60 mg once daily, but the appropriate dose will be determined by the doctor.
Based on the patient's condition.
- Contraindications: Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to the active ingredient, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking certain other medicines such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
For more information about side effects and drug interactions, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.