Pregacap 50 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pregabalin
Company Concord pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
  • Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
  • Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 1 month of age and older
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury

Pharmacology

Structural derivative of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)

Dosage

  • Recommended dosage based on condition and individual patient response
  • Dosing ranges for different conditions (e.g., neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia)
  • Maximum recommended doses for specific conditions

Administration

  • Oral route of administration
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Special administration instructions for Pregabalin CR tablet

Interaction

  • Unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
  • No significant food or other medication interactions

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components

Side Effects

  • Common side effects in adults and pediatric patients
  • Variety of side effects including dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain, and thinking abnormal

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Potential risk to fetus
  • Small amounts detected in the milk of lactating women
  • Breastfeeding not recommended

Precautions & Warnings

  • Angioedema and hypersensitivity reactions may occur
  • Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
  • Respiratory depression may occur with concomitant CNS depressants
  • Dizziness, somnolence, and impaired ability to drive or operate machinery
  • Need for gradual tapering when discontinuing

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients for certain conditions
  • Not established for pediatric patients below 1 month of age

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms of overdose
  • No specific antidote
  • General supportive care indicated

Therapeutic Class

  • Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
  • Primary anti-epileptic drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Keep in a cool & dry place (below 30°C)
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
  • Chemical Structure Image: URL

Common Questions about Pregacap 50 mg Capsule

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  • Frequency of use
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  • Variability of effects based on different diseases
  • Consultation regarding the duration of use
  • Continuation of use even if feeling fine
  • Potential drug interactions
  • Potential for weight gain
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