duloxetine
A drug that functions as an SNRI and is administered orally in the form of its…A drug that functions as an SNRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₁₉NOS·HCl especially to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic pain (such as that associated with fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy). It is marketed under the trademark Cymbalta.
» Discontinuing duloxetine, especially when done abruptly, commonly leads to withdrawal effects.
Das Absetzen (besonders abruptes Absetzen) von Duloxetin führt häufig zu Absetzphänomenen.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A drug that functions as an SNRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₁₉NOS·HCl especially to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic pain (such as that associated with fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy). It is marketed under the trademark Cymbalta.
Examples
1 sentencesDiscontinuing duloxetine, especially when done abruptly, commonly leads to withdrawal effects.
deDas Absetzen (besonders abruptes Absetzen) von Duloxetin führt häufig zu Absetzphänomenen.
Origin
Probably blend of du(a)l + fluoxetine.Probably blend of du(a)l + fluoxetine.
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