Pretor 150 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 30.09 (1 x 10: ৳ 300.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.90

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pregabalin
Company Synovia pharma plc
Also available as
Pretor 75 mg capsule Pretor 50 mg capsule

Title

Pretor 150 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Medication
  • Neurology
  • Pain Management
  • Anticonvulsant

Description

Pretor 150 mg Capsule is a medication indicated for managing neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, and spinal cord injury, as well as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures.

Dosage form

Capsule

Dosage strength

150 mg

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

  • Mechanism of action: Binds with high affinity to the alpha2-delta site in central nervous system tissues, leading to anti-nociceptive and antiseizure effects

Dosage recommendations

  • Neuropathic pain with diabetic neuropathy: 50-100 mg three times a day (150-300 mg/day)
  • Postherpetic neuralgia: 75-150 mg two times a day or 50-100 mg three times a day (150-300 mg/day)
  • Fibromyalgia: 300-450 mg/day
  • Neuropathic pain with spinal cord injury: 150-600 mg/day

Route of administration

Oral

Administration instructions

  • Pretor capsule: With or without food
  • Pretor CR tablet: After an evening meal, swallowed whole, not split, crushed, or chewed

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components

Side effects

  • Dizziness
  • Somnolence
  • Dry mouth
  • Edema
  • Blurred vision
  • Weight gain
  • Difficulty with concentration/attention
  • Increased weight
  • Increased appetite

Pregnancy and lactation

  • Pregnancy: Not recommended due to potential risk to fetus
  • Lactation: Not recommended due to potential risk of tumorigenicity

Precautions and warnings

  • Angioedema: Can occur and may be associated with life-threatening respiratory compromise
  • Hypersensitivity reactions: Immediate discontinuation if hives, dyspnea, or wheezing occur
  • Suicidal thoughts: Increased risk with antiepileptic drugs
  • Respiratory depression: May occur when used with CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment

Special populations

  • Use in pediatric patients: Safety and effectiveness not established for certain conditions

Overdose effects

  • Signs and symptoms:
    • Reduced consciousness
    • Depression/anxiety
    • Confusional state
    • Agitation
    • Restlessness
    • Seizures
    • Heart block
  • Antidote: No specific antidote

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. Keep out of the reach of children

Chemical structure

  • Molecular formula: C8H17NO2
  • Chemical structure image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-919-pregabalin-chemical-structure-dKjKzfuVRrNkwNMBalNK.svg

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