Heme iron polypeptide and Irenka

• Generic Name: heme iron polypeptide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Proferrin-ES

Heme iron polypeptide is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

Heme iron polypeptide is used to treat iron deficiency.

Heme iron polypeptide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: duloxetine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Cymbalta, Irenka, Drizalma Sprinkle

Irenka is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI).

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

Irenka 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).

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

Irenka may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.