Description
Duloxetine + Pregabalin Capsules are available with the branding “DULCIN 20 PG” and are a member of the anticonvulsant group of drugs. It is useful in diabetic neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia management. Neuropathic pain/ peripheral neuropathy is pain that arises when the nervous system does not function normally or is injured.
Diabetic neuropathic pain/diabetic neuropathy is a condition that results in moderate to severe pain as a result of nerve damage in the thigh, hip, buttock, and leg areas. Symptoms can be tingling, shooting, burning, or even a sensation of an electric shock. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain with moderate pain and tenderness in all parts of the body, leading to fatigue and insomnia.
Duloxetine + Pregabalin Capsules is a combination of Duloxetine and Pregabalin. Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant group of drugs, while Duloxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This drug primarily acts by elevating the chemical messengers in the brain that are in charge of managing pain.
Medical Benefits
- Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant group of medication, while Duloxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The drug actively functions by sending chemical messengers to the brain that control pain.
- It treats neuropathic pain well and enhances conduction in the nerves for the normal functioning of the nerve signals in the body.
Directions for Use
- It can be taken with or without food as directed by the physician.
- Follow your physician’s advice regarding dosage and timing of this drug in order to be safe.
- Take Duloxetine + Pregabalin Capsules whole with water.
- Don’t chew, crush, or break it.
Storage
- Adhere to thе storagе instructions еndlеssly еndеd on thе mеdication’s packaging.
- Assurе thе mеdication is rеmainеd out of thе rеach of childrеn and pеts.
- Store thе tablеts at rоom tеmpеraturе.
- Keep thеm away from еxcеssivе hеat, moisturе, and light.
- Rеad thе spеcific storagе guidеlinеs еndlеssly еndеd with thе prеscription or as directed by thе pharmacist.
Precautions
- It might interact with antidepressants (moclobemide, paroxetine, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, clomipramine, and amitriptyline), an antibiotic (linezolid), opioid analgesic (tramadol).
- Do not consume alcohol and smoke during the use of Duloxetine+pregabalin.
- Duloxetine + Pregabalin Capsules must be administered cautiously in the presence of liver diseases, kidney diseases, heart ailments, glaucoma (raised pressure in the eye), alcoholism, drug addiction, and suicidal behavior.
- If you are pregnant, particularly during the third trimester or getting pregnant, consult your doctor before taking it, since this tablet can lead to foetal abnormalities
- It has the tendency to induce drowsiness, so do not drive a vehicle or use machines after taking this medication.
- It is not advised for children under the age of 18 years. Kindly consult your doctor for further information.
Side Effects
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Burning sensation
- Constipation
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
Frеquеntly Askеd Quеstions (FAQs)
What kind of pain does this drug treat?
It treats body and nerve pain due to diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) and fibromyalgia.
What is diabetic neuropathy?
It is diabetic nerve damage leading to burning, shooting, or tingling pain in the legs, thighs, or hips.
What is fibromyalgia?
It is a long-term condition with body-wide pain, tiredness, and poor sleep.
How does this medicine help with nerve pain?
It works by calming overactive nerves and reducing pain signals.
How long does it take to feel better?
You may feel relief in a few days to weeks, depending on your condition.
Can it help in treating sleep issues caused by nerve pain?
Yes, it could enhance sleep quality because it can alleviate pain and discomfort.
Is this medication effective in helping with back pain or joint pain?
No, it is primarily for nerve-related pain, not muscle or joint pain that occurs in everyday life.
