What is duloxetine and how does it work? What to know about antidepressant recalled by FDA
An SNRI (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) is one of two major classes of medications used to treat clinical symptoms of depression and anxiety, along with SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), according to Cleveland Clinic.
What is Duloxetine? Antidepressant Drug Recalled by FDA
Duloxetine is an antidepressant, with a specific batch having been recalled due to the presence of potentially cancer-causing impurities.
FDA recalls more than 233,000 bottles of antidepressants for cancer risk. What to know
The bottles were distributed nationwide, including in Wisconsin, and received the FDA's second-most severe risk classification for recalls.
FDA recall: More than 233,000 bottles of antidepressant could contain cancerous chemical
The more than 233,000 bottles of duloxetine contain the "presence" of nitrosamine drug substance impurity, N-nitroso-duloxetine, the FDA said.
FDA recall: 230,000 bottles of anti-depressant Cymbalta over cancer risk. What to know
Cymbalta is used to treat mental health disorders. The bottles were distributed nationwide, according to the FDA.
Recall alert: FDA recalls more than 233K bottles of antidepressant duloxetine
More than 233,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled because of a chemical that contains the risk of cancer, public health officials said. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the capsules as a Class II risk on Dec.
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SNRIs (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors)
SNRIs act on serotonin transporters (SERTs) and norepinephrine transporters (NETs), which are glycoproteins present in synapses. Their function is to take extra neurotransmitters from these ...