Gabamet 75 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 18.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 540.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 180.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals 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
Pregabalin is a structural derivative of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Dosage
Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin is 100 mg three times a day (300 mg/day) in patients with creatinine clearance of at least 60 ml/min.
Administration
- Route of administration: oral route
- Pregabalin CR tablet should be administered after an evening meal
- Should be swallowed whole and should not be split, crushed or chewed
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
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 and may be associated with life threatening respiratory compromise
- Patients need to be monitored and dosage adjusted as appropriate
- Gabamet may cause dizziness and somnolence and impair patients ability to drive or operate machinery
- Increased seizure frequency or other adverse reactions may occur if Gabamet is rapidly discontinued
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
- Agitation
- Restlessness
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
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
Common Questions about Gabamet 75 mg Capsule
- Gabamet 75 mg Capsule is an anticonvulsant and is considered to be the first-line of treatment for neurotic pain, shingles, seizures and fibromyalgia
- Gabamet 75 mg Capsule is to be taken till the time improvement in health conditions is observed
- Gabamet 75 mg Capsule should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage
- Gabamet 75 mg Capsule should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging, unreachable to children and pets
- Gabamet 75 mg Capsule may cause sleepiness