See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Duloxetine
What other names does duloxetine go by?
Duloxetine’s generic name is duloxetine. Common alternative names you may see are brand names and similar spellings used by different markets or manufacturers.
Common brand names for duloxetine
Duloxetine is sold under brand names including Cymbalta (and, in some regions, generic products may be marketed with local brand names).
How to recognize duloxetine on a prescription or label
If you’re looking at a medication list and want to confirm it’s duloxetine, check for:
- The generic name “duloxetine”
- A brand name such as “Cymbalta”
- The drug’s formulation details (tablet/capsule), since brand availability can vary by country
If you’re checking drug interactions, should you list duloxetine by a brand name?
For interactions and safety checks, use the active ingredient name (duloxetine). Brand names like Cymbalta map to the same active ingredient, so the “other name” is mainly for identification, not for different pharmacology.
Are there other “non-brand” names (like salts or formulations)?
Sometimes products vary by dosage form (for example, delayed-release tablets), but they still contain duloxetine as the active ingredient. The key “other name” most people encounter is the brand name.
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