Venpa 50 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Maks drug limited |
| Also available as |
Title
Venpa 50 mg Capsule
Categories
- Neuropathic Pain Medication
- Anticonvulsant
- Fibromyalgia Treatment
Indications
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN)
- Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
- Partial-Onset Seizures
- Fibromyalgia
- Neuropathic Pain due to Spinal Cord Injury
Pharmacology
- Structural Derivative of GABA
- Binds to Alpha2-Delta Site of Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels
- Anti-Nociceptive and Antiseizure Effects
Dosage
- Maximum Dose: 300 mg/day for DPN
- Maximum Dose: 300 mg/day for PHN
- Maximum Dose: 450 mg/day for Fibromyalgia
- Maximum Dose: 600 mg/day for Spinal Cord Injury
Administration
- Oral Route
- Can be taken with or without food
- Pregabalin CR Tablet administered after an evening meal
- Gradual tapering when discontinuing
Drug Interaction
- Unlikely to cause significant pharmacokinetic interactions with other medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or its components
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Dry Mouth
- Edema
- Blurred Vision
- Weight Gain
- Difficulty with Concentration/Attention
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Small amounts detected in lactating women's milk
- Breastfeeding not recommended
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of Angioedema
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- Respiratory depression when used with CNS depressants
- May cause dizziness and somnolence
- Caution when coadministering with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients for various indications
Overdose Effects
- Reduced consciousness
- Depression/Anxiety
- Seizures
- Heart Block
- General supportive care indicated
- No specific antidote
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct Anti-Epileptic Drugs
- Primary Anti-Epileptic Drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
Common Questions
- First-Line Treatment for Neurotic Pain, Shingles, Seizures, and Fibromyalgia
- Duration of use should be until improvement in health condition
- Dosage as prescribed by the doctor
- Should be taken after food
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Works differently for different diseases
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