The effective use of duloxetine can be complicated by acute kidney injury, acute and/or chronic hepatic dysfunction, dysphagia, enteral nutrition, and common pharmacokinetic interactions. This article aimed to review the pharmacological properties of duloxetine pertinent to its use and to discuss the management of duloxetine in patients with common acute and chronic medical comorbidities. Management strategies based on clinical data and expert opinion are reviewed in 3 patient cases.
Keywords: comorbidities; drug interactions; duloxetine; hepatic function; nutrition status; pharmacokinetics; renal function.
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