duloxetine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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.

Pronunciation

/duːˈlɑk.səˌtiːn/

Word forms

duloxetine

Etymology

Probably blend of du(a)l + fluoxetine.

Derived words

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