Methylcobalmin and Duloxetine HCL Tablets
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet Composition :-
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet combination of two drugs :
Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12.
Duloxetine is a selective-serotonin reuptake (SSRI) inhibitor.
Dosage forms & Strength :-
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet for oral administration only.
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet Uses :-
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is an anticonvulsants medicine. Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is a used for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet Dosage :-
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine. Take Duvanta NP 20 Tablet as directed by your doctor.
Swallow the Duvanta NP 20 Tablet with a glass of water; Don't chew it, or break the pill.
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet can be taken with or without food.
Your doctor will decide the dosage of Duvanta NP 20 Tablet depending on your medical condition and for how long.
Never self-medicate or change the dosage without a doctor's advice.
Do not take 2 or more doses at the same time. Always try to take Duvanta NP 20 Tablet on regular schedule.
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Duvanta NP 20 Tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Drowsiness,
• Nausea,
• Constipation,
• Headache
• Dry mouth,
• Increased sweating,
• Warm sensation (burning pain),
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
How Duvanta NP 20 Tablet Works :-
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet contains a combination of two medicines : Methylcobalamin & Duloxetine.
Methylcobalamin :
Methylcobalamin is a vitamin B12. Methylcobalamin works by helping to rejuvenate and protect damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin (protective layer of nerve cells).
Duloxetine :
Duloxetine is a selective-serotonin reuptake (SSRI) inhibitor. Duloxetine increases the levels of chemical messengers (such as serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain. This chemical messenger is needed to control pain traveling through damaged nerves.
Thus, Duvanta NP 20 Tablet effectively treats neuropathic pain, improving nerve conduction, functioning of nerve signals in the body.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Do not take Duvanta NP 20 Tablet if you are allergic to duloxetine or methylcobalamin, components of Duvanta NP 20 Tablet.
• Before taking Duvanta NP 20 Tablet, tell your doctor if you have taken any antidepressants or medicines used to treat infections within the past 14 days.
• Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is not recommended for use in children and young adults, as it has an increased risk of suicidal tendencies.
• Before taking Duvanta NP 20 Tablet, tell your doctor if you have liver diseases or kidney disease, seizures, mania, hyponatremia (low blood sodium), glaucoma, bleeding disorders, or hyponatremia is ( low blood sodium ), patients taking diuretics or water pills, etc.
• Consult your doctor if symptoms such as dizziness, tingling sensation, sleep disturbances, restlessness, nausea or vomiting, headache, or excessive sweating return on discontinuing Duvanta NP 20 Tablet. Therefore, do not stop taking Duvanta NP 20 Tablet suddenly even if there is an improvement in neuropathic pain symptoms.
• Duvanta NP 20 Tablet may increase suicidal thoughts in patients with mania, bipolar disorder or depression, therefore caution is advised.
• Long-term use of Duvanta NP 20 Tablet can lead to low sodium levels which may affect your blood pressure and blood sugar levels, thus may require regular medical checkups.
• Duvanta NP 20 Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding, and may worsen the condition of glaucoma. So, if you experience any kind of eye problem or bleeding problem, you should consult your doctor.
• Duvanta NP 20 Tablet can interact with certain medications :
- Antidepressants like paroxetine, fluoxetine, venlafaxine, clomipramine and amitriptyline),
antibiotic (linezolid),
- Opioid analgesic (tramadol) and herbal medicine used to treat skin problems etc.
• Do not consume alcohol while using Duvanta NP 20 Tablet. Because alcohol can make the condition worse by increasing the risk of side-effects.
• Duvanta NP 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with heart problems, liver diseases, kidney diseases, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), alcoholism, drug abuse and suicidal tendencies.
• Duvanta NP 20 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
• Duvanta NP 20 Tablet should be used with caution in lactating mothers.
• Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery when using Duvanta NP 20 Tablet, as Duvanta NP 20 Tablet may cause sleepiness.
• Duvanta NP 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases.
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet Mfg By :-
Medley Pharmaceuticals
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ =
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet Storage :-
Duvanta NP 20 Tablet must be stored at room temperature.
Classification :-
Drug Name : Methylcobalmin & Duloxetine,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of neuropathic pain.