Pregabid 75 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 21.60 (3 x 10: ৳ 648.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 216.00

Medicine Details

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
  • Mechanism of action not fully elucidated

Dosage

  • Maximum recommended dose of 100 mg three times a day for neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  • 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

  • Oral route of administration
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Pregabalin CR tablet should be administered after an evening meal
  • Swallowed whole and should not be split, crushed, or chewed

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

  • Dizziness
  • Somnolence
  • Dry mouth
  • Edema
  • Blurred vision
  • Weight gain
  • Difficulty with concentration/attention

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
  • Potential risk to a fetus
  • Small amounts detected in the milk of lactating women
  • Breastfeeding not recommended during treatment

Precautions & Warnings

  • Angioedema may occur and may be associated with life-threatening respiratory compromise
  • Hypersensitivity reactions may occur
  • Increase in risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior
  • Respiratory depression may occur when used with concomitant CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment
  • May cause dizziness, somnolence, and impair ability to drive or operate machinery
  • Increased seizure frequency or other adverse reactions may occur if rapidly discontinued
  • May cause peripheral edema
  • Caution should be exercised when coadministering with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients for various indications

Overdose Effects

  • Signs and symptoms include reduced consciousness, depression/anxiety, confusional state, agitation, restlessness, seizures, and heart block
  • No specific antidote
  • General supportive care of the patient is indicated

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

Common Questions about Pregabid 75 mg Capsule

  • First-line of treatment for neurotic pain, shingles, seizures, and fibromyalgia
  • To be taken until improvement in health conditions is observed
  • Should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor
  • Should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage
  • Instructions for storage and disposal
  • Works differently for different diseases

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