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About Peg 150mg Tablet SR

PREGABALIN belongs to a group of medications called 'anti-convulsant' primarily used in the prevention of neuropathic pain, epilepsy (seizures episodes), fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain), and neuralgia (pain due to damaged/irritated nerve). Neuropathic pain is a chronic nerve pain usually caused by damaged nerves due to a variety of diseases like diabetes, shingles (viral infection that causes a painful rash), or spinal cord injury, injuries to tissue, muscles, or joints.

PREGABALIN contains 'Pregabalin' that works by calming the damaged or overactive nerves in your body that may cause nerve or musculoskeletal pain or seizures. Besides this, it also decreases the number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves in the body.

PREGABALIN can be taken with or without a meal with a full glass of water. A person taking PREGABALIN might experience side effects like dizziness, somnolence (sleepiness/drowsiness), dry mouth, oedema (fluid overload with swelling), blurred vision, weight gain and thinking abnormal (primarily difficulty with concentration/attention). Although, not every person faces the side effects of PREGABALIN, and even some of the unpleasant effects of PREGABALIN do not require medical attention.

Uses of Peg 150mg Tablet SR

Neuropathic pain (nerve pain), Epilepsy (seizures/fits), Fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain)

Medicinal Benefits of Peg 150mg Tablet SR

PREGABALIN belongs to a group of medications called 'anticonvulsants' used to prevent neuropathic pain (pain due to damaged nerves), fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain), and epilepsy (fits). It works by calming the damaged or overactive nerves in your body that may cause pain or seizures, thereby decreasing the number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves in the body. Overall it reduces the pain which has been damaged or irritated due to conditions like chronic conditions, diabetes, trauma, or epilepsy. Off label use of PREGABALIN is in the treatment of anxiety disorder to calm overactive nerve signals.

Directions for Use

Oral tablet/capsule: Use PREGABALIN exactly as prescribed by a doctor. Take PREGABALIN with food for better absorption and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Oral solution: If you are prescribed PREGABALIN in oral solution form, shake the bottle well before use and take PREGABALIN with food. Take PREGABALIN in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of a measuring cup provided.

Side Effects of Peg 150mg Tablet SR

A person taking PREGABALIN might experience side effects like dizziness, somnolence (sleepiness/drowsiness), dry mouth, oedema (fluid overload with swelling), blurred vision, weight gain and thinking abnormal (primarily difficulty with concentration/attention). Although, not every person faces the side effects of PREGABALIN, and even some of the unpleasant effects of PREGABALIN do not require medical attention.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take PREGABALIN if you are known to be allergic to PREGABALIN. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of suicidal ideation or behaviour, drug addiction, chronic lung diseases, muscle weakness, heart problems, liver/kidney impairment. Caution is required before giving PREGABALIN to the pregnant or breastfeeding women. PREGABALIN may affect a person's ability to drive soon should avoid driving or operating any machine. The safety and effectiveness in children less than 18 years of age have not been established, so PREGABALIN should not be given to them. Taking PREGABALIN with opioids analgesics or pain killers like oxycodone can cause respiratory failure, coma, and even leading to death, so avoid its intake together. If you are taking any sleeping pills or tranquillizers, let your doctor know about this as PREGABALIN interacts with these drugs to cause sleepiness, drowsiness and dizziness and affect your daily activity. Immediately contact a doctor if you have swelling of your face, mouth, tongue, lips, gums, neck, or throat (angioedema).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 PREGABALIN may interact with a painkiller (morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, tramadol, codeine) and medicines used for treating anxiety (lorazepam, diazepam, clonazepam).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

If you have suicidal ideation or behavior, drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, heart problems, liver/kidney impairment, inform your doctor before taking PREGABALIN.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is unsafe to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and sleepiness.

PREGNANCY

PREGABALIN is a category C pregnancy drug. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing PREGABALIN.

BREAST FEEDING

The safe use of PREGABALIN in breastfeeding mothers has not yet been established. So, it should be used in breastfeeding women only when prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing PREGABALIN. However, it is not recommended please consult your doctor before starting PREGABALIN.

DRIVING

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using PREGABALIN. PREGABALIN can also sometimes cause blurry/double vision, hence avoid driving in such situations. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

LIVER

Take PREGABALIN with caution, especially if you have or had a history of liver disease/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

Take PREGABALIN with caution, especially if you have or had a history of kidney disease/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.