Lirica 25 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Product Title
- Lirica 25 mg Capsule
Categories
- Neuropathic pain medication
- Anticonvulsant
- Analgesic
- Adjunctive therapy
- Fibromyalgia management
Description
- Structural derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
- Binds with high affinity to the alpha2-delta site
- Anti-nociceptive and antiseizure effects
- Dosage for various conditions and patient groups
- Route of administration: oral
- No significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity
- Common side effects: dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain, thinking abnormal
- Pregnancy and lactation warning
- Precautions: risk of angioedema, hypersensitivity reactions, increased suicidal thoughts, respiratory depression, impaired driving ability, withdrawal symptoms, peripheral edema
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established
- Overdose effects: reduced consciousness, depression, anxiety, seizures, heart block
- Therapeutic class: Adjunct and Primary anti-epileptic drugs
- Storage conditions
Indications
- Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
- Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
- Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures
- Fibromyalgia
- Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
Pharmacology
- Structural derivative of GABA
- Binds with high affinity to the alpha2-delta site
- Anti-nociceptive and antiseizure effects
Dosage
- Maximum recommended dose
- Dosing based on efficacy and tolerability
- Instructions for switching between Pregabalin capsules and Pregabalin CR capsule tablet
- Total daily dose conversion
Administration
- Route of administration: oral
- Can be taken with or without food
- Specific administration guidelines for Pregabalin CR tablet
- Gradual tapering when discontinuing
Interaction
- Unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components
Side Effects
- Common side effects in adults and pediatric patients
- Potential side effects: 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
- Risk of angioedema and hypersensitivity reactions
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Respiratory depression when used with concomitant CNS depressants
- Impaired ability to drive or operate machinery
- Increased seizure frequency or adverse reactions upon rapid discontinuation
- Risk of peripheral edema
- Caution when coadministering with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Signs and symptoms
- No specific antidote
- General supportive care indicated
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Primary anti-epileptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Cool & dry place (below 30°C)
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C8H17NO2
Common Questions
- Nature of Lirica 25 mg Capsule
- Duration of use for improvement
- Frequency of use
- Instructions for storage and disposal
- Varied working mechanisms for different diseases
- Duration of use
- Continued use even if feeling fine
- Possible combination with Diazepam
- Potential weight gain as a side effect
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