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Dugo 40 Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Dugo 40 Tablet is a product of Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Composition: Duloxetine (40mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 206.06

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All Details About Dugo 40 Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Dugo 40 Tablet

Description:

Dugo 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorder, diabetic nerve pain, fibromyalgia (a condition in which there are generalized pain and tenderness in the body), neuropathic pain, and stress urinary incontinence.

Dugo 40 Tablet works by increasing the level of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) in the brain that have a calming effect on the brain and relax the nerves, thus treating your illness. It may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, decreased libido, abnormal dreams, blurred vision, and dry mouth. It even causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you.

Earlier taking Dugo 40 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dugo 40 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Dugo

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Decreased libido
  • Abnormal dreams

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dugo 40 Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dugo 40 Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dugo 40 Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dugo 40 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Dugo 40 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Dugo 40 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

How long does Dugo 40 Tablet take to work?

In people with depression and anxiety, Dugo 40 Tablet mostly starts working within two weeks of treatment. However, you may take 2-4 weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement after this time. In people with diabetic neuropathic pain, you may take a few weeks to feel better. Consult your doctor if you do not feel better after 2 months.

If I start feeling better, can I stop taking Dugo 40 Tablet?

No, you should not stop Dugo 40 Tablet suddenly and without consulting your doctor. In cases of depression and anxiety, if you have been feeling better for 6 months or more, your doctor may reduce your doses gradually. In case of pain and incontinence, if you are feeling better, continue taking it for the long term. Your doctor will keep monitoring your response to the medicine every few months.

Is Dugo 40 Tablet highly addictive?

No, Dugo 40 Tablet is not habit-forming (addictive). This means that it does not make you physically or psychologically dependent on it.

What will be the consequences if I stop taking Dugo 40 Tablet suddenly?

If you stop Dugo 40 Tablet suddenly, you may feel dizzy, tired, agitated or restless, anxious and irritated. You may also experience sleep disturbances (vivid dreams, nightmares, inability to sleep), nausea, vomiting, shaking, muscle pain, diarrhea, a piercing sensation (pins and needles) especially in the head, and excessive sweating or vertigo. Forever consult your doctor before you stop taking Dugo 40 Tablet. Your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.

I am taking warfarin, does Dugo 40 Tablet interfere with warfarin? Is it safe to take both together?

You should be cautious if you are taking both Dugo 40 Tablet and warfarin since there is a risk of bleeding or you may experience petechiae or purpura.

Is Dugo 40 Tablet safe to use for long term?

Dugo 40 Tablet is safe to use for a long duration, provided you follow your doctor’s advice regarding the treatment.

I am a hypertensive patient. I have noticed that my blood pressure has increased after I started taking Dugo 40 Tablet. Is it because of Dugo 40 Tablet, what should be done?

Dugo 40 Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood pressure is required, especially during the first month of use. If your blood pressure increase is constant, consult your doctor. It may indicate that your Dugo 40 Tablet dose either needs to be reduced or discontinued gradually.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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