duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Class:
Selective Serotonin & Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRIs)
Indication:
Depression, anxiety, neuropathic pain.
Mode of Action:
Inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
Fatigue, insomnia, GI upset (constipation, nausea), decreased libido, Suicidal thoughts/behaviors.
NC/PT:
Monitor for signs of serotonin syndrome (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, fever, diaphoresis, tremors).