Neugaba 150 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.10 (3 x 10: ৳ 903.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 301.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Sun pharmaceutical bangladesh ltd |
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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
- Anti-nociceptive and antiseizure effects
Dosage
- Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin for DPN: 300 mg/day
- Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin CR capsule for DPN: 330 mg once daily
- Recommended dose of Pregabalin for PHN: 150 to 300 mg/day
- Recommended dose of Pregabalin CR capsule for PHN: 330 to 660 mg once daily
- Recommended dose of Pregabalin for fibromyalgia: 300 to 450 mg/day
- Recommended dose range of Pregabalin for spinal cord injury: 150 to 600 mg/day
Administration
- Oral route of administration
- Can be taken with or without food
- Pregabalin CR tablet should be administered after an evening meal
- Should be swallowed whole and should not be split, crushed, or chewed
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: dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain, thinking abnormal
- Common side effects in pediatric patients: increased weight, increased appetite
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies with pregabalin in pregnant women
- Small amounts of pregabalin detected in the milk of lactating women
Precautions & Warnings
- Angioedema can occur and may be associated with life-threatening respiratory compromise
- Discontinue immediately in case of hypersensitivity reactions
- Increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
- May cause respiratory depression when used with concomitant CNS depressants
- May cause dizziness and somnolence, impairing ability to drive or operate machinery
- Withdraw gradually over a minimum of 1 week
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established for certain conditions
- Safety and effectiveness of Neugaba extended-release tablet not established in pediatric patients
Overdose Effects
- Signs and symptoms include reduced consciousness, depression/anxiety, confusional state, agitation, restlessness, seizures, heart block
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
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