Vaxar 25 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Nuvista pharma 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
Dosage
- Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin is 100 mg three times a day (300 mg/day) for DPN
- Recommended dose of Pregabalin is 75 to 150 mg two times a day or 50 to 100 mg three times a day (150 to 300 mg/day) for PHN
- Recommended dose of Pregabalin is 300 to 450 mg/day for fibromyalgia
- Recommended dose range of Pregabalin is 150 to 600 mg/day for spinal cord injury
- Dosage for Pregabalin CR capsule
Administration
- Taken in oral route
- Can be taken with or without food
- Pregabalin CR tablet should be administered after an evening meal
- Should be swallowed whole and should not be split, crushed or chewed
Interaction
- Unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Dry mouth
- Edema
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
- Thinking abnormal
- Increased weight
- Increased appetite
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Small amounts detected in the milk of lactating women
- Breastfeeding not recommended
Precautions & Warnings
- Angioedema can occur
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Respiratory depression may occur
- May cause dizziness and somnolence
- Increased seizure frequency
- May cause peripheral edema
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients for certain indications
Overdose Effects
- Reduced consciousness
- Depression/anxiety
- Confusional state
- Agitation and restlessness
- Seizures
- Heart block
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
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