Pegalin 25 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 550.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Recommended dosages for various conditions and patient groups
- Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin is 100 mg three times a day for DPN
- Maximum recommended dose of Pregabalin is 300 mg/day for PHN
- Recommendations for dosing of Pregabalin CR capsule
Administration
- Route of administration - oral route
- Recommendations for administration with or without food
- Guidance on administration of Pregabalin CR tablet
Interaction
- Unlikely involvement 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 and pediatric patients
- Examples include dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Small amounts detected in the milk of lactating women
- Breastfeeding not recommended due to potential risk of tumorigenicity
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible occurrence of angioedema and associated respiratory compromise
- Discontinuation in case of hypersensitivity reactions
- Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior with antiepileptic drugs
- Caution in coadministering with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients not established for certain conditions and patient groups
Overdose Effects
- Signs and symptoms of overdose
- No specific antidote available
- General supportive care indicated for overdose
Therapeutic Class
- Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
- Primary anti-epileptic drugs
Storage Conditions
- Recommendations for storage below 30°C, protected from light & moisture, and out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular formula: C8H17NO2
- Chemical structure representation
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