Gaba-Aid 75 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 19.06 (3 x 10: ৳ 571.80)
Strip Price: ৳ 190.60

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Pregabalin
Company Labaid pharma ltd
Also available as
Gaba aid 50 mg capsule Gaba aid 25 mg capsule

Product Title

  • Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Neuropathic Pain Relief

Description

  • Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule is an anticonvulsant and is considered to be the first-line of treatment for neuropathic pain, shingles, seizures, and fibromyalgia.

Dosage Form

  • Capsule

Dosage Strength

  • 75

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

Mode of Action

  • Inhibitory neurotransmitter
  • Binds with high affinity to the alpha2-delta site in central nervous system tissues

Maximum Recommended Daily Dose

  • Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in adults (DPN): 300 mg/day
  • Postherpetic neuralgia in adults (PHN): 300 mg/day
  • Management of fibromyalgia in adults: 450 mg/day
  • Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury in adults: 600 mg/day

Route of Administration

  • Oral

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

Commonly Asked Questions

  • How long do I need to use Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule before I see improvement in my condition?
  • At what frequency do I need to use Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule?
  • Should I use Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?
  • What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule?
  • Does Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule work in the same way for each disease?
  • How long do I need to take Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule?
  • Is it necessary to continue taking Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule even if I feel fine?
  • Can I take Diazepam and Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule together?
  • Can the use of Gaba-Aid 75 mg Capsule cause weight gain?
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Interaction

  • Drug Interaction with Medication: Gaba-Aid is unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions.
  • Drug Interaction with Food and Others: Not applicable

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Pregabalin or any of its components

Side Effects

  • Most Common Side Effects in Adults:
    • Dizziness
    • Somnolence
    • Dry Mouth
    • Edema
    • Blurred Vision
    • Weight Gain
    • Thinking Abnormal (primarily difficulty with concentration/attention)
  • Most Common Side Effects in Pediatric Patients:
    • Increased Weight
    • Increased Appetite

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy: No adequate and well-controlled studies with pregabalin in pregnant women
  • Lactation: Small amounts of pregabalin have been detected in the milk of lactating women. Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with pregabalin

Precautions & Warnings

  • Angioedema can occur and may be associated with life-threatening respiratory compromise requiring emergency treatment
  • Antiepileptic drugs, including Gaba-Aid, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
  • Respiratory depression may occur with Gaba-Aid when used with concomitant CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment
  • Increased seizure frequency or other adverse reactions may occur if Gaba-Aid is rapidly discontinued
  • Gaba-Aid may cause dizziness and somnolence and impair patients ability to drive or operate machinery
  • Gaba-Aid may cause peripheral edema
  • Caution should be exercised when coadministering Gaba-Aid and thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents

Use in Special Populations

  • Use in Children and Adolescents: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established for multiple indications
  • Overdose Effects:
    • Reduced Consciousness
    • Depression/Anxiety
    • Confusional State
    • Agitation and Restlessness
    • Seizures
    • Heart Block

Therapeutic Class

  • Adjunct Anti-epileptic Drugs
  • Primary Anti-epileptic Drugs

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