Basic Chemical Information:

• Chemical Name: Duloxetine Hydrochloride

• CAS Number: 136434-34-9

• Molecular Formula: C18H19NOS·HCl

• Molecular Weight: 333.88 g/mol

  
  

Pharmacological Effects:

Drug Type:
- Duloxetine Hydrochloride is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).

Mechanism of Action:
- Duloxetine functions by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) into neurons. This inhibition increases the levels of these neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft and enhances neurotransmission.
- By augmenting the action of serotonin and norepinephrine, duloxetine relieves symptoms of depression and anxiety, and it can also alleviate neuropathic pain