GABA-P 25 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- GABA-P 25 mg Capsule
- Medicine
- Neuropathic Pain Medication
- Anticonvulsant
- Fibromyalgia Treatment
Dimensions
N/A
Color Options
N/A
Functions
- Treat neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
- Manage postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
- Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures
- Manage fibromyalgia
- Address neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
Materials
Pregabalin
Technical Specifications
- Maximum recommended dosage of 100 mg three times a day for DPN
- Recommended dosage of 75 to 150 mg two times a day for PHN
- Recommended dosage of 300 to 450 mg/day for fibromyalgia
- Recommended dosage range of 150 to 600 mg/day for spinal cord injury
- Route of administration: oral
- Dosage should be increased based on individual patient response and tolerability
Design Elements
Capsule form, CR tablet form
Usability Features
- Can be taken with or without food
- CR tablet to be administered after an evening meal
- Swallow whole, should not be split, crushed, or chewed
- Dosage adjustments should be done gradually
Indications
- Neuropathic pain associated with DPN
- Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
- Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures
- Fibromyalgia
- Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
Pharmacology
Structural derivative of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
Route of administration
Oral
Drug Interaction
Unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Dry mouth
- Edema
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
- Difficulty with concentration/attention
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Potential risk to a fetus
- Small amounts detected in the milk of lactating women
- Breastfeeding not recommended due to the potential risk of tumorigenicity
Precautions & Warnings
- Angioedema can occur and may be associated with life-threatening respiratory compromise
- Hypersensitivity reactions require immediate discontinuation
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Respiratory depression may occur when used with concomitant CNS depressants
- May cause dizziness and somnolence, impairing ability to drive or operate machinery
- Increased seizure frequency or adverse reactions if rapidly discontinued
- May cause peripheral edema
- Caution needed when coadministering with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established for certain indications
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 1 month not established
- Safety and effectiveness of extended-release tablet in pediatric patients not established
Overdose Effects
- Reduced consciousness
- Depression/anxiety
- Confusional state
- Agitation and restlessness
- 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, and out of reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-919-pregabalin-chemical-structure-dKjKzfuVRrNkwNMBalNK.svg
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