Xablin 50 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Sandoz a novartis division |
| Also available as |
Title
- Xablin 50 mg Capsule
Categories
- Medicine
- Pharmaceutical
Description
- Anticonvulsant for neuropathic pain, shingles, seizures, and fibromyalgia
Dosage form
- Tablet
- Extended-release tablet
Indication
- Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
- Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
- Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures
- Fibromyalgia
- Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
Pharmacology
- Structural derivative of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
- Binds to the alpha2-delta site in central nervous system tissues
Maximum recommended dose
100 mg three times a day (300 mg/day) in patients with creatinine clearance of at least 60 ml/min
Recommended initial dose
50 mg three times a day (150 mg/day)
Route of administration
Oral, can be taken with or without food
Administration instructions
- Swallow whole, do not split, crush or chew
- Take with evening meal for extended-release tablet
Discontinuation guidelines
Gradually tapered over a minimum of 1 week
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Dry mouth
- Edema
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
- Difficulty with concentration/attention
Pregnancy and lactation
- Potential risk to fetus
- Breastfeeding not recommended due to potential tumorigenicity
Precautions and warnings
- Risk of angioedema
- Discontinue immediately if hypersensitivity reactions occur
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Potential respiratory depression
- May cause dizziness and somnolence
- Monitor for increased seizure frequency upon rapid discontinuation
Pediatric use
Safety and effectiveness not established for various uses in pediatric patients
Overdose effects
- Reduced consciousness
- Depression/anxiety
- Seizures
- Heart block
- No specific antidote
Therapeutic class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Primary anti-epileptic drugs
Storage conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Molecular formula
C8H17NO2
Chemical structure image
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