Symbal Tablets 30mg

Product Description

Product Name: Symbal Tablets 30mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 10's

Manufactured By: Bosch Pharmaceuticals

Used For:

1. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Duloxetine is used to treat depression by improving mood, energy levels, and appetite.
2. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): It helps reduce excessive worry, nervousness, and tension.
3. Chronic Pain Conditions: Duloxetine is effective in treating conditions associated with chronic pain, including:
   • Fibromyalgia (muscle pain and tenderness)
   • Diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain caused by diabetes)
   • Chronic low back pain
   • Osteoarthritis pain
4. Stress Urinary Incontinence: It can be prescribed to help with urinary incontinence in women by strengthening the muscles of the bladder.

Duloxetine increases the levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. These chemicals are thought to regulate mood, anxiety, and pain responses. By inhibiting their reuptake (the process by which they are reabsorbed by nerve cells), duloxetine helps to improve the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.

Side Effects:

Common side effects of duloxetine include:

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness or fatigue
• Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when standing up)
• Loss of appetite
• Sweating
• Constipation or diarrhea

Serious side effects (though rare) include:

• Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors: Particularly in children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Serotonin syndrome: A rare but life-threatening condition caused by excessive serotonin, leading to symptoms like agitation, hallucinations, fever, rapid heartbeat, muscle rigidity, or seizures.
• Liver damage: Symptoms of liver problems include yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark urine, or upper stomach pain.
• High blood pressure: Duloxetine may increase blood pressure, especially at higher doses.
• Bleeding risk: It may increase the risk of bleeding, particularly if taken with blood thinners.

Precautions:

• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Duloxetine is generally not recommended during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary, as it may harm the fetus. It can also pass into breast milk, so consult your doctor before using it while breastfeeding.
• Liver or Kidney Disease: Duloxetine is metabolized in the liver, and people with liver or kidney disease may require lower doses or more frequent monitoring.
• Blood Pressure: Regular monitoring of blood pressure is important, as duloxetine can increase blood pressure, especially at higher doses.
• Alcohol: Alcohol may increase the sedative effects of duloxetine and increase the risk of liver damage, so it's important to limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
• Drug Interactions: Duloxetine can interact with other medications, particularly other SNRIs, SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and certain pain medications (like tramadol), increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome. Always inform your doctor about all the medications you're taking.