Duloxetine and Triptodur (Triptorelin (CPP))

• Generic Name: duloxetine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cymbalta, Irenka, Drizalma Sprinkle

Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression.

Duloxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. It is also used to treat general anxiety disorder in adults and children who are at least 7 years old.

Duloxetine is also used in adults to treat fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder), or chronic muscle or joint pain (such as low back pain and osteoarthritis pain).

Duloxetine is also used to treat pain caused by nerve damage in adults with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).

• Generic Name: triptorelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Trelstar, Triptodur, Trelstar Depot, Trelstar LA, Trelstar LA Mixject, Trelstar Depot Mixject, Trelstar Mixject

• It is used to delay puberty in children who are maturing too early.
• If your child has been given Triptodur (triptorelin (CPP)) for some other reason, talk with the doctor about the benefits and risks. Talk with the doctor if you have questions or concerns about giving Triptodur (triptorelin (CPP)) to your child.