Duzela 20 mg Capsule

Duzela 20 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 20 mg of duloxetine in each capsule. It belongs to the serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class, which affects certain brain chemicals linked to mood, pain, and nerve signaling. Duzela 20 mg Capsule may be used for depression, anxiety, nerve pain, and other conditions your doctor feels it can help treat. It is a capsule dosage form made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

How it works: Duloxetine in Duzela 20 mg Capsule helps keep more serotonin and norepinephrine available in the nervous system, which can improve mood and help reduce certain pain signals. Because it is a capsule, it is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract to provide its effect over time.

Duzela 20 mg Capsule is a lower strength in the Duzela range compared with the 30 mg, 40 mg, and 60 mg capsules. Doctors may choose Duzela 20 mg Capsule when a gentler dose is needed, when treatment is being started cautiously, or when dose adjustments are being made to improve tolerability. This lower strength may help reduce the chance of side effects for some patients, although the response and timing of benefit still vary from person to person.

• Depression
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Diabetic nerve pain
• Chronic musculoskeletal pain
• Other doctor-directed duloxetine uses

• Swallow Duzela 20 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open the capsule.
• You may take it with or without food, but taking it the same way each day can help.
• Take it at the same time every day unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking Duzela 20 mg Capsule with food may help.
• Do not stop the capsule suddenly without medical advice, because withdrawal symptoms can occur.

Each Duzela 20 mg Capsule provides 20 mg of duloxetine. Your doctor decides how often you should take it based on the condition being treated and how you respond; some patients take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule under medical supervision. Do not take more than the maximum daily amount your doctor prescribes, because the right dose for Duzela 20 mg Capsule is individualized.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Duloxetine may include:

• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Sleepiness or fatigue
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Decreased appetite
• Sweating

• Do not take Duzela 20 mg Capsule with an MAOI or within the required washout period.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma, seizure history, or bipolar disorder.
• Avoid or limit alcohol because it can increase liver and side effect risks.
• This medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so be careful when driving or using machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners, aspirin, or NSAIDs because bleeding risk can increase.
• Do not stop Duzela 20 mg Capsule suddenly unless your doctor tells you to taper it.
• Report new or worsening anxiety, agitation, or mood changes right away.

• MAO inhibitors such as phenelzine or linezolid
• Other serotonin-raising medicines such as SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans, or tramadol
• Blood thinners, aspirin, and NSAIDs
• Alcohol
• Strong CYP1A2 or CYP2D6 inhibitors or drugs affected by CYP2D6

Store Duzela 20 mg Capsule in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.