Egaba 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 440.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Egaba 100 mg Capsule
Categories
- Anticonvulsant
- Neuropathic Pain Treatment
- Shingles Treatment
- Seizure Management
- Adjunctive Therapy
- Fibromyalgia Management
Dosage
- 100 mg three times a day for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- 75 to 150 mg two times a day for postherpetic neuralgia
- 300 to 450 mg/day for fibromyalgia
- 150 to 600 mg/day for neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
Route of Administration
- Oral route
- With or without food
- After an evening meal for CR tablet
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or its components
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Dry mouth
- Edema
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
- Difficulty with concentration/attention
- Increased weight
- Increased appetite
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnant women warned of potential risk to fetus
- Small amounts detected in breast milk
- Breastfeeding not recommended
Precautions & Warnings
- Angioedema risk
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Respiratory depression
- Dizziness and somnolence
- Peripheral edema risk
- Caution with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents
Drug Interaction
- Unlikely to have significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Primary anti-epileptic drugs
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
- Chemical Structure Image: (link)
Indications
- Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Postherpetic neuralgia
- Adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures
- Fibromyalgia
- Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
Pharmacology
- Structural derivative of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
- Binds with high affinity to alpha2-delta site in central nervous system tissues
Administration
- Swallowed whole
- Not split, crushed, or chewed
- Discontinued gradually over 1 week
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established for pediatric patients
- Not established for patients below 1 month of age
Overdose Effects
- Reduced consciousness
- Depression/anxiety
- Confusional state
- Agitation and restlessness
- Seizures
- Heart block
Commonly Asked Questions
- Duration of use for improvement
- Prescribed dosing frequency
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Variation in working mechanism for different diseases
- Continued use even if feeling fine
- Possible concurrent use with other medication
- Risk of weight gain
- Quick tips