What is the brand name for Duloxetine (Cymbalta)?

Brand Name for Duloxetine

The brand name for duloxetine is Cymbalta. 1, 2

Additional Brand Name Information

• Duloxetine is marketed under the brand name Cymbalta by Eli Lilly and Company, Inc., and this is the FDA-approved brand name used across all approved indications 2

• The medication is available as delayed-release capsules in various strengths (20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, and 60 mg) under the Cymbalta brand 1

FDA-Approved Indications

Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is approved for multiple conditions including:

• Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults 2
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults and pediatric patients 7 years and older 2
• Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP) 2
• Fibromyalgia in adults 2
• Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, including chronic low back pain and osteoarthritis pain 2

Pharmacological Classification

• Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is classified as a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI or SNRI) 3, 4, 5

• It is not a controlled substance and does not appear in any of the five DEA controlled substance schedules (I-V) 3