What does "duloxetine" mean?

A drug that functions as an SNRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₁₉NOS·HCl especially to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic pain (such as that associated with fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy). It is marketed under the trademark Cymbalta.

How do you pronounce "duloxetine"?

Pronounced //duːˈlɑk.səˌtiːn//.

Duloxetine

//duːˈlɑk.səˌtiːn// noun

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1
A drug that functions as an SNRI and is administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₁₉NOS·HCl especially to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic pain (such as that associated with fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy). It is marketed under the trademark Cymbalta. uncountable

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"Discontinuing duloxetine, especially when done abruptly, commonly leads to withdrawal effects."

Etymology

Probably blend of du(a)l + fluoxetine.

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duloxetine hydrochloride

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