Prelin 25 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.05 (3 x 10: ৳ 241.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
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)
- Binds with high affinity to the alpha2-delta site in central nervous system tissues
- Anti-nociceptive and antiseizure effects
Dosage
- Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin for different indications
- Dosing instructions for Pregabalin CR capsule
- Conversion from Pregabalin capsules to Pregabalin CR capsule tablet
- Pregabalin tablet total daily dose vs Pregabalin CR capsule dose
Administration
- Route of administration
- Guidelines for taking Pregabalin and Pregabalin CR tablet
- Instructions for discontinuation
Interaction
- Unlikely involvement in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
- No drug interaction with food and others
Contraindications
- Pregabalin contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components
Side Effects
- Common side effects in adults and pediatric patients
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Potential risk to a fetus
- Detection of pregabalin in the milk of lactating women
- Not recommended during breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of angioedema and hypersensitivity reactions
- Risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Occurrence of respiratory depression
- Caution regarding driving or operating machinery
- Need for gradual withdrawal
- Potential for peripheral edema
- Cautions when coadministering with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents
Use in Special Populations
- Lack of established safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients
- No established safety and effectiveness of Prelin extended-release tablet in pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Signs and symptoms of overdose
- No specific antidote
- General supportive care
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Primary anti-epileptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Guidelines for storage
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula
- Chemical Structure Image
Common Questions
- Information about the medication's purpose
- Duration for seeing improvement in condition
- Frequency of use
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Varied effects on different diseases
- Duration of usage despite feeling fine
- Compatibility with other drugs
- Potential for weight gain
- Quick Tips for usage