Xil 25 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pregabalin
Company Orion pharma ltd
Also available as
Xil 50 mg capsule Xil 75 mg capsule Xil cr 825 mg tablet

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

Dosage

  • Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin is 100 mg three times a day
  • Dose may be increased to 300 mg/day based on efficacy and tolerability

Administration

  • Oral route of administration
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • CR tablet should be administered after an evening meal

Drug interaction

  • 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

  • Common side effects in adults include dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies with pregabalin in pregnant women

Precautions

  • Angioedema can occur and may be associated with life-threatening respiratory compromise
  • Antiepileptic drugs increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established for certain conditions

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms include reduced consciousness, depression/anxiety, confusional state, agitation and 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 Xil 25 mg Capsule

  • First-line of treatment for neurotic pain, shingles, seizures and fibromyalgia
  • To be taken till improvement in health conditions
  • Should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage

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