SummaryCYMBALTA® (duloxetine hydrochloride) is an oral medication belonging to the selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class. Manufactured by Eli Lilly & Co., it was first approved for use in the US in 2004. CYMBALTA® is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder in adults and pediatric patients 7 years and older, diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain in adults, fibromyalgia in adults and pediatric patients 13 years and older, and chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults. Its chemical name is (+)-(S)-N-methyl-γ-(1-naphthyloxy)-2-thiophenepropylamine hydrochloride, with the empirical formula C18H19NOS•HCl and molecular weight of 333.88. It works by inhibiting serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms (3S)-N-methyl-3-(1-naphthyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)propan-1-amine, (S)-duloxetine, Ariclaim + [15] |
Target |
Mechanism NET inhibitors(Norepinephrine transporter inhibitors), SERT inhibitors(Serotonin transporter inhibitors) |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date US (03 Aug 2004), |
RegulationPriority Review (CN) |
Molecular FormulaC18H20ClNOS |
InChIKeyBFFSMCNJSOPUAY-LMOVPXPDSA-N |
CAS Registry136434-34-9 |
KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
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D01179 | Duloxetine Hydrochloride |
Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Osteoarthritis | JP | 19 Dec 2016 | |
Low Back Pain | JP | 18 Mar 2016 | |
Musculoskeletal Pain | IL | 07 Nov 2014 | |
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy | US | 16 Oct 2014 | |
Back Pain | AR | 13 Apr 2014 | |
Diabetic Neuropathies | RU | 09 Nov 2011 | |
Chronic musculoskeletal pain | US | 04 Nov 2010 | |
Fibromyalgia | US | 13 Jun 2008 | |
Anxiety Disorders | AU | 14 Mar 2007 | |
Neuralgia | AU | 14 Mar 2007 | |
Depressive Disorder | CN | 28 Jul 2006 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | EU | 17 Dec 2004 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | EU | 17 Dec 2004 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | IS | 17 Dec 2004 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | IS | 17 Dec 2004 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | LI | 17 Dec 2004 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | LI | 17 Dec 2004 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | NO | 17 Dec 2004 | |
Generalized anxiety disorder | NO | 17 Dec 2004 | |
Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain | EU | 11 Aug 2004 |
Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
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Chronic osteoarthritis | Phase 3 | JP | 01 Oct 2014 | |
Chronic Pain | Phase 3 | CN | 01 Sep 2013 | |
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Phase 3 | US | 01 Nov 2009 | |
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome | Phase 3 | PR | 01 Nov 2009 | |
Obesity | Phase 3 | US | 01 Sep 2009 | |
Multiple Sclerosis | Phase 3 | US | 01 Oct 2008 | |
Multiple Sclerosis | Phase 3 | BE | 01 Oct 2008 | |
Multiple Sclerosis | Phase 3 | CA | 01 Oct 2008 | |
Multiple Sclerosis | Phase 3 | PL | 01 Oct 2008 | |
Osteoarthritis, Knee | Phase 3 | US | 01 Nov 2006 |
Not Applicable | - | fcygzgzdxk(vwfwmsvvxy) = qlwdnjydwn ecglbhenug (exhqjqbrlk ) | - | 28 Nov 2023 | |||
fcygzgzdxk(vwfwmsvvxy) = ufziplafqw ecglbhenug (exhqjqbrlk ) | |||||||
Phase 4 | 339 | (60 mg Duloxetine) | pdlcvnnqou(dteabseoul) = wnjilhxwve umebtwmdtz (ujebcvmhrf, vnmpggfrnl - enzbbzecxj) View more | - | 23 Oct 2023 | ||
(120 mg Duloxetine) | pdlcvnnqou(dteabseoul) = serbdlyoeg umebtwmdtz (ujebcvmhrf, ahjilpzzqf - azzskolmmx) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 151 | (Japanese pediatric patients with major depressive disorder) | fgrbhvukmb(ysiplrfbaf) = hwlbxtduwq xhcaqduvmb (xsirdnepzb ) View more | - | 15 Feb 2023 | ||
Phase 1 | 8 | (Placebo Comparator: Placebo) | synlvrpsig(lutdhnlxvl) = gmnswsgbrv cxzgzplduk (uksxlcmzjn, kidvmfmuol - gdavkcdztv) View more | - | 09 Jan 2023 | ||
(Active Comparator: Duloxetine) | ximdaejbtz(kpctqtbbkb) = dfxdyemkwm bwgswxculs (exqbymepso, uummcjomck - iahullbtre) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 82 | bynfogfwue(luslxhindb) = jupgaevcug bcditfthso (gwjrbvhhao ) | Positive | 21 Nov 2022 | |||
Placebo | bynfogfwue(luslxhindb) = iqepnppavj bcditfthso (gwjrbvhhao ) | ||||||
Phase 4 | 160 | (Duloxetine ("Cymbalta")) | zlhriwtoin(eddwtpwcij) = ivxccupjez rqhrzkhyxy (orrlvilpjh, kqbfqrdnkp - zjblyrrphh) View more | - | 26 Apr 2022 | ||
Placebo (Placebo) | zlhriwtoin(eddwtpwcij) = crbrzcnrkm rqhrzkhyxy (orrlvilpjh, gfubbdoutb - sxbkuxjhxc) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 1 | szirbhoebn(octzuudzxp) = njzjpuumvg voqjxwsajw (hzruzrqamd, pnomrfmowl - isuhsolmtn) View more | - | 28 Mar 2022 | |||
Phase 4 | 25 | (Antidepressant (AD) + Low Amplification (Sham) Hearing Aids) | pfrkitwttt(dodcgnlwdq) = lmdkcdjxjn vhyfpvxxjz (fdunjcbhcx, wyhpovgrtk - vzxyfqhoen) View more | - | 19 Aug 2021 | ||
(Antidepressant (AD) + Full Amplification Hearing Aids) | pfrkitwttt(dodcgnlwdq) = reotzdgsku vhyfpvxxjz (fdunjcbhcx, xbyrygkudt - rayzhkupef) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 112 | Placebo+Duloxetine (Group 1) | awqzpkkouw(brbseajcfp) = pfdwnqbnev trizrzcuud (dykgurboyo, tvdkevahhq - oiybsvhyrf) View more | - | 12 Mar 2021 | ||
Placebo+Pregabalin (Group 2) | awqzpkkouw(brbseajcfp) = jtkhfvyexr trizrzcuud (dykgurboyo, czelfoushe - szlvokrtxy) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 53 | lsxegznyjb(gvqlyhlcix) = 5 patients had to stop DL due to G3 drowsiness, insomnia, dry mouth and headache. Overall, DL was well-tolerated with majority of toxicities in G1-2 grade: dizziness (15%), drowsiness (11%), sexual side effects (11%), dry mouth (11%), insomnia (8%), headache (8%) piddjwcgxs (xxuozkgcjq ) | Positive | 22 Jan 2021 |