Loxet 20mg Tablet
Loxet 20 MG Description
Loxet 20 mg tablet is used to treat depression, anxiety disorder, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, diabetic nerve pain, and stress urinary incontinence. The active ingredient in Loxet 20 mg tablets is
Duloxetine, which works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers, like serotonin and noradrenaline. These are natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance and stop the movement of pain signals in the brain. Depression is a medical health condition that causes constant negative thoughts that affect your everyday life. Neuropathic pain is a condition caused by damage/injury to the nerves. This results in pain, weakness, tingling/burning sensation in the affected area. Anxiety disorder is a mental health disorder characterised by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with the affected person’s daily life. Fibromyalgia is characterised by widespread pain and tenderness (sensitivity to touch). Diabetic nerve pain damages the nerves that send signals from the hands and feet. Diabetic neuropathy can cause numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, hands, and feet. Urinary incontinence is when the affected person leaks urine by accident. Directions for use of Loxet 20 mg tablets should be strictly followed. The course of treatment should be completed before stopping. The doctor should be informed about the user’s medical history and if they are taking any new medicines - this is to check for any medicine interactions. This medicine should be taken at a fixed time every day so a stable level of medication is maintained in the body. It may be taken at night if it causes sleepiness. Side effects of Loxet 20 mg tablets include nausea, dry mouth, headache, dizziness, sleepiness, colitis, liver damage, sexual dysfunction. It can cause serious symptoms like coma, serotonin syndrome, seizures, syncope, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, and vomiting in case of a Loxet 20 mg tablet overdose.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹69.52 |
You Save | ₹9.48 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Duloxetine(20.0 Mg) |
Uses | Depression, Anxiety disorder, Neuropathic pain, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic nerve pain and stress, Urinary incontinence |
Side effects | Nausea, Dry mouth, Headache, Dizziness, Sleepiness, Colitis, Liver damage, Sexual dysfunction |
Therapy | ANTI-DEPRESSANT |
Uses of Loxet 20 MG
- Loxet 20 mg tablets are used to treat:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorder
- Neuropathic pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Diabetic nerve pain
- Stress urinary incontinence
Contraindications of Loxet 20 MG
- Do not take Loxet 20 mg tablets or use caution:
- If you have low blood sodium levels.
- If you have an increased risk of bleeding.
- If you have manic behaviour.
- If you have a form of mania with lower severity of symptoms.
- If you have manic-depression.
- If you have suicidal thoughts.
- If you have been diagnosed with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) (a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone)
Side effects of Loxet 20 MG
- Side effects of Loxet 20 mg tablets include:
- Nausea
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Colitis
- Liver damage
- Sexual dysfunction
Precautions and Warnings of Loxet 20 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You conceive.
- You plan to breastfeed.
- You bleed or bruise easily.
- You experience confusion.
- You experience changes in sexual ability.
- You experience decreased interest in sex.
- You experience muscle cramps/weakness.
- You experience shaking (tremor).
- You experience difficulty urinating.
- You show signs of liver problems, such as nausea, stomach/abdominal pain, vomiting, yellowing eyes/skin, and dark urine.
Mode of Action of Loxet 20 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Loxet 20 MG
- Take Loxet 20 mg tablets exactly as advised by your doctor.
- Do not exceed the dosage, even if you cannot notice the effects of this medicine.
- Take Loxet 20 mg tablets as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break or chew this tablet.
- Take Loxet 20 mg tablets at the same time every day so a stable level of the medication is maintained in the body.
- Your doctor might advise you to take Loxet 20 mg tablets at night if they make you sleepy.
Interactions of Loxet 20 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Loxet 20 mg tablets can interact with many medicines and cause adverse side effects. Taking these medicines with Loxet 20 mg tablets can cause adverse symptoms like extreme drowsiness, bleeding, headaches, or irregular heartbeat....
- Antiplatelet drugs like clopidogrel
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen
- Blood thinners like warfarin and aspirin
- Medicines like cimetidine, viloxazine, and certain quinolone
- Antibiotics like ciprofloxacin and enoxacin
- Antiarrhythmic drugs like propafenone, flecainide, and quinidine
- Antipsychotics like thioridazine
- Antidepressants like desipramine and imipramine
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like isocarboxazid, linezolid, metaxalone, methylene blue, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, rasagiline, safinamide, selegiline, and tranylcypromine
- Antihistamines like cetirizine and diphenhydramine
- Medicine for sleep or anxiety, like alprazolam, diazepam, and zolpidem
- Muscle relaxants and opioid pain relievers like codeine
- Cough-and-cold medication like Codral, Coldrex, Benadryl
- Antidepressants like SSRIs (fluoxetine and paroxetine), other SNRIs (desvenlafaxine and venlafaxine), and tryptophan
Interactions with food items
- Avoid grapefruit juice when on treatment with Loxet 20 mg tablets, as it can cause dizziness when taken with this medicine.
Storage and disposal of Loxet 20 MG
Dosage of Loxet 20 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
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MBBS, MD, DNB, General Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will excessive consumption of Loxet 20 mg tablets cause any side effects?
Q: How long will it take for Loxet 20 mg tablets to start working?
Q: Will my weight increase during treatment with this medicine?
References
- Andrade C. The safety of duloxetine during pregnancy and lactation (clinical and practical psychopharmacology). The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. 2014 75(12): e1423-7 [cited 16 Mar 2022] -
- Fibromyalgia [Internet] rheumatology.org [cited 16 Mar 2022] -
- Hoog SL, Cheng Y, Elpers J, and Dowsett SA. Duloxetine and pregnancy outcomes: Safety surveillance findings. International Journal of Medical Sciences. 2013. 10(4): 413–419 [cited 16 Mar 2022] -
- Scanlon KA, Stoppacher R, Blum LM, and Starkey SJ. Comprehensive duloxetine analysis in a fatal overdose. Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 2016. 40(2): 167–170 [cited 16 Mar 2022] -
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