duloxetine

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US/duːˈlɑk.səˌtiːn/

noun

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.

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Meanings

nounduloxetine (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA 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.

Origin

Probably blend of du(a)l + fluoxetine.

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APA

duloxetine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/duloxetine

MLA

“duloxetine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/duloxetine. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “duloxetine,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/duloxetine.

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