Pyrica 50 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 13.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 390.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 130.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
| 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 is 100 mg three times a day (300 mg/day)
- Recommended dose of Pregabalin for postherpetic neuralgia is 75 to 150 mg two times a day or 50 to 100 mg three times a day (150 to 300 mg/day)
- Recommended dose of Pregabalin for fibromyalgia is 300 to 450 mg/day
- Recommended dose range of Pregabalin for neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury is 150 to 600 mg/day
Route of Administration
Oral route, can be taken with or without food
Drug Interaction
Pyrica is 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 (primarily difficulty with concentration/attention)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies with pregabalin in pregnant women
- Small amounts of pregabalin have been detected in the milk of lactating women
Precautions & Warnings
- Angioedema can occur and may be associated with life-threatening respiratory compromise requiring emergency treatment
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Respiratory depression may occur when used with concomitant CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment
- May cause dizziness and somnolence, impairing the ability to drive or operate machinery
Use in Special Populations
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established for various conditions
Overdose Effects
- Reduced consciousness
- Depression/anxiety
- Confusional state
- 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, and out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
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