Generic
Pregabalin
Indications
Pregabalin is indicated for: 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 ... Read morePregabalin is indicated for: 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 Pregabalin CR tablet is indicated for: Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
Side Effects
Drug interaction with medication: Pregabalin is unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions. Drug interaction with food and others: Not applicable.
Pregnancy And Lactation
Route of administration: Pregabalin is taken in oral route. It can be taken with or without food. Pregabalin CR tablet should be administered after an evening meal. It should be swallowed whole and should not be split, crushed or chewed. If patients miss taking their dose of Pregabalin CR after an evening meal, then they should take their usual dose of Pregabalin CR prior to bedtime following a snack. If they miss taking the dose of Pregabalin CR prior to bedtime, then they should take their usual dose of Pregabalin CR following a morning meal. If they miss taking the dose of Pregabalin CR following the morning meal, then they should take their usual dose of Pregabalin CR at the usual time that evening following an evening meal. When discontinuing both Pregabalin and Pregabalin CR, it should be gradually tapered over a minimum of 1 week.
Therapeutic
Angioedema (e.g., swelling of the throat, head and neck) can occur and may be associated with life threatening respiratory compromise requiring emergency treatment. Pregabalin should be discontinued immediately in these cases. Pregabalin should also be discontinued immediately if hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., hives, dyspnea and wheezing) occur. Antiepileptic drugs, including pregabalin, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior. Respiratory depression may occur with pregabalin when used with concomitant CNS depressants or in the setting of underlying respiratory impairment. Patients need to be monitored and dosage adjusted as appropriate. Pregabalin may cause dizziness and somnolence and impair patients ability to drive or operate machinery. Increased seizure frequency or other adverse reactions may occur if pregabalin is rapidly discontinued. Pregabalin should be withdrawn gradually over a minimum of 1 week. Pregabalin may cause peripheral edema. Caution should be exercised when coadministering pregabalin and thiazolidinedione antidiabetic agents.
Storage Conditions
Drug interaction with medication: Pregabalin is unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions. Drug interaction with food and others: Not applicable.
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