Pegaron 50 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 420.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 84.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Pregabalin |
| Company | Jenphar bangladesh 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, involved in anti-nociceptive and antiseizure effects
Dosage
- Maximum recommended dose of 100 mg three times a day
- Recommended dose of 75 to 150 mg two times a day or 50 to 100 mg three times a day for postherpetic neuralgia
- Recommended dose of 300 to 450 mg/day for fibromyalgia
- Recommended dose range of 150 to 600 mg/day for neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
Administration
- Route of administration: Oral, can be taken with or without food
- Pregabalin CR tablet administration: After an evening meal, swallowed whole and should not be split, crushed or chewed
- Discontinuation: Gradually tapered over a minimum of 1 week
Interaction
- Medication interaction: Unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions
- Food and others interaction: Not applicable
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin
Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Dry mouth
- Edema
- Blurred vision
- Weight gain
- Thinking abnormal (primarily difficulty with concentration/attention)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy: No adequate and well-controlled studies, potential risk to fetus
- Lactation: Small amounts detected in the milk of lactating women, not recommended during treatment
Precautions & Warnings
- Angioedema: Can occur and may be associated with life threatening respiratory compromise requiring emergency treatment
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior: Increased risk with Pregabalin, monitor and adjust dosage as appropriate
- Respiratory depression: May occur with concomitant CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment
- Dizziness and somnolence: May impair patient's ability to drive or operate machinery
- Seizure frequency: May increase if rapidly discontinued
- Peripheral edema: Caution when coadministering with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents
Use in Special Populations
- Children and adolescents: Safety and effectiveness not established for various indications
Overdose Effects
Signs and symptoms include reduced consciousness, depression/anxiety, confusional state, agitation, restlessness, seizures, and 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, keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C8H17NO2
- Chemical Structure Image: URL to the chemical structure image
Common Questions
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- Quick Tips: should be taken as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor, may cause sleepiness, may cause blurring or loss of vision, inform doctor about any unusual changes in mood or behavior, do not stop suddenly without talking to your doctor