Regab 100 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 22.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 440.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 220.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Title
- Regab 100 mg Capsule
Categories
- Anticonvulsant
- Neuropathic Pain Management
- Seizure Management
- Fibromyalgia Management
Description
- Regab is indicated for 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, and neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury.
Dimensions
- Standard pharmaceutical capsule size
Color options
- Opaque white
Functions
- Pain relief
- Seizure control
- Neuropathic pain management
Materials
- Pregabalin
Technical specifications
- Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
- Route of Administration: Oral
- Dosage Range: 100-660 mg/day
- Storage Conditions: Below 30°C, protected from light & moisture
Design elements
- Capsule form
- CR (controlled release) tablet
Usability features
- Can be taken with or without food
- Swallowed whole, not to be split, crushed, or chewed
- Gradual tapering over a minimum of 1 week when discontinuing
Pharmacology
- Structural derivative of inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
- Binds with high affinity to the alpha2-delta site in central nervous system tissues
Interaction
- Unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components
Side effects
- Common in adults: dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain, difficulty with concentration/attention
- Common in pediatric patients: increased weight, increased appetite
Pregnancy lactation
- Potential risk to fetus
- Small amounts detected in the milk of lactating women
- Breastfeeding not recommended
Precautions warnings
- Angioedema may occur and require immediate discontinuation
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Respiratory depression may occur with concomitant CNS depressants
- May cause dizziness, somnolence, impaired ability to drive or operate machinery
- Caution required when coadministering with certain antidiabetic agents
Special populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients for certain indications
Overdose effects
- Signs and symptoms: reduced consciousness, depression/anxiety, confusional state, agitation, restlessness, seizures, heart block
- No specific antidote
- General supportive care indicated
Therapeutic class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Primary anti-epileptic drugs
Chemical structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
- Chemical Structure: Image available
Storage conditions
- Cool & dry place (below 30°C)
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Common questions
- Various common questions including indications, dosing, duration, storage, drug interactions, and side effects