Pregabalin

Therapeutic Group

Indication Dosage

Pregabalin is a medication used to treat pain caused by damaged nerves in conditions like diabetic neuropathy, shingles, or fibromyalgia. It can also help with certain types of seizures and is sometimes used to ease anxiety disorders.

Peripheral And Central Neuropathic Pain:

Adult: Initially 150 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses, Then Increased After 3-7 Days If Necessary To 300 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses, Then Increased After 7 Days If Necessary Up To 600 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses

Adjunctive Therapy For Focal Seizures With Or Without Secondary Generalization:

Adult: Initially 25 Mg Twice Daily, Then Increased At 7 Day Intervals In Steps Of 50 Mg Daily, Increased To 300 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses For 7 Days, Then Increased If Necessary Up To 600 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses

Generalized Anxiety Disorder:

Adult: Initially 150 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses, Then Increased At 7 Day Intervals In Steps Of 150 Mg Daily If Required, Increased If Necessary Up To 600 Mg Daily In 2-3 Divided Doses

Content

Cap 25mg /50mg /75mg /100mg /150mg /200mg /300mg:
Pregabalin 25mg /50mg /75mg /100mg /150mg /200mg /300mg.

Pregnancy

Avoid Unless The Potential Benefit Outweighs The Risk.

Stability

Gaba Analogue

Contra Indications

None Known

Precautions

None Known

Lactation

Contraindicated, Avoid

Side Effects

Aggression
Blurred Vision
Confusion
Constipation
Diplopia
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Dry Mouth
Lack In Muscle Control And Movement
Euphoria
Flatulence
Impaired Memory And Attention
Insomnia
Irritability
Malaise
Oedema
Paraesthesia
Sexual Dysfunction
Speech Disorder
Visual Disturbances
Visual Field Defects
Vomiting
Weight Gain.
Rare: Congestive Heart Failure
Convulsions
Diarrhoea
Encephalopathy
Headache
Keratitis
Nausea
Pruritus
Qt-interval Prolongation
Stevens-johnson Syndrome
Suicidal Ideation
Urinary Retention