NAFDAC Reg.-Nr. A4-100432 Medikament
About the medicine: Duloxetine: uses, dosage and brands worldwide
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Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of: Major depressive disorder in adults Generalized anxiety disorder in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults Fibromyalgia in adults Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of the following conditions: Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults (1) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older (1) Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP) in adults (1) Fibromyalgia (FM) in adults Chronic muscu …
Duloxetine is available as delayed-release capsules: 20 mg opaque green capsules imprinted with “156” on body and “A” on cap 30 mg opaque white and opaque blue capsules imprinted with “157” on body and “A” on cap 60 mg opaque green and opaque blue capsules imprinted with “158” on body and “A” on cap Delayed-release capsules: 20 mg, 30 mg, and 60 mg (3)
Geriatric Exposure in Premarketing Clinical Trials of Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules Of the 2,418 patients in MDD trials, 6% (143) were 65 years of age or over. Of the 1041 patients in CLBP trials, 21% (221) were 65 years of age or over. Of the 487 patients in OA trials, 41% (197) were 65 years of age or over. Of the 1,074 patients in the DPNP trials, 33% (357) were 65 years of age or over. …
Both CYP1A2 and CYP2D6 are responsible for duloxetine metabolism. Potent inhibitors of CYP1A2 should be avoided (7.1). Potent inhibitors of CYP2D6 may increase duloxetine concentrations (7.2). Duloxetine is a moderate inhibitor of CYP2D6 (7.9). 7.1 Inhibitors of CYP1A2 When duloxetine delayed-release capsules 60 mg was co-administered with fluvoxamine 100 mg, a potent CYP1A2 inhibitor, to male subjects (n=14) duloxetine AUC was increased approximately 6-fold, the C max was increased about 2.5-fold, and duloxetine t 1/2 was increased approximately 3-fold. …
Hepatotoxicity : Hepatic failure, sometimes fatal, has been reported. Discontinue duloxetine delayed-release capsule in patients who develop jaundice or other evidence of clinically significant liver dysfunction and should not be resumed unless another cause can be established. Avoid use in patients with substantial alcohol use or evidence of chronic liver disease (5.2) Orthostatic Hypotension, Falls and Syncope : Consider dosage reduction or discontinuation if these events occur (5.3) Serotonin Syndrome : Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents (e.g., SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans), but also when taken alone. …
The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Hepatotoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Orthostatic Hypotension, Falls and Syncope [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Increased Risk of Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Severe Skin Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Discontinuation Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] Activation of Mania/Hypomania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] Angle-Closure Glaucoma [see Warnings an …
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Data from a postmarketing retrospective cohort study indicate that use of duloxetine in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Data from published literature and from a postmarketing retrospective cohort study have not identified a clear drug-associated risk of major birth defects or other adverse developmental outcomes (see Data) . …
10.1 Signs and Symptoms In postmarketing experience, fatal outcomes have been reported for acute duloxetine delayed-release capsules overdoses, primarily with mixed overdoses, but also with duloxetine delayed-release capsules only, including 1000 mg of duloxetine delayed-release capsules (approximately 8.3 times the maximum recommended dosage). Signs and symptoms of overdose (duloxetine delayed-release capsules alone or with mixed drugs) included somnolence, coma, serotonin syndrome, seizures, syncope, tachycardia, hypotension, hypertension, and vomiting. …
9.2 Abuse In animal studies, duloxetine did not demonstrate barbiturate-like (depressant) abuse potential. While duloxetine delayed-release capsules have not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, there was no indication of drug-seeking behavior in the clinical trials. However, it is not possible to predict on the basis of premarketing experience the extent to which a CNS active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. …
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Henka 60 Capsule contains Duloxetine (60 mg), as prolonged-release capsule, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Henka 60 Capsule is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-100432, and its registration is active as of 2 November 2026.
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Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Take duloxetine delayed-release capsules once daily, with or without food. Swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or open capsule (2.1) Indication Starting Dose Target Dose Maximum Dose MDD (2.2) 40 mg/day to 60 mg/day Acute Treatment: 40 mg/day (20 mg twice daily) to 60 mg/day (once daily or as 30 mg twice daily); Maintenance Treatment: 60 mg/day 120 mg/day GAD (2.3) Adults Geriat…
Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of: Major depressive disorder in adults Generalized anxiety disorder in adults and pediatric patients 7 years of age and older Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults Fibromyalgia in adults Chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults Duloxetine delayed-release capsules are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for duloxetine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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