Apo-Duloxetine Contraindications

When the patient must not take it: This medicine must not be taken if: The patient has or has had liver disease.
The patient is taking a medicine called a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), including moclobemide which is a reversible MAOI (RIMA), or has been taking a MAOI within the last 14 days. Check with the doctor if unsure whether or not taking a MAOI.
The patient is taking a medicine that is a potent inhibitor of CYP1A2, such as fluvoxamine or ciprofloxacin. Check with the doctor if unsure whether or not taking a potent inhibitor of CYP1A2.
The patient is hypersensitive to, or has had an allergic reaction to, duloxetine or any of the ingredients listed in Description. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body, rash, itching or hives on the skin; fainting or hayfever-like symptoms. If the patient thinks he/she is having an allergic reaction, the patient must not take any more of the medicine and contact the doctor immediately or go to the Accident and Emergency department at the nearest hospital.
The packaging is torn, shows signs of tampering or it does not look quite right.