INTRODUCTION
PREGEB OD 75MG contains Pregabalin which belongs to a group of medicines known as anticonvulsants. It is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in brain is disturbed, causing seizures. This medicine is used to treat the certain form of epilepsy (partial seizures with or without secondary generalization) in adults. Damage to nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord leads to peripheral and central neuropathic pain. This medicine is used to treat pain caused by damaged nerves. Neuropathic pain may have an impact on physical and social functioning and overall quality of life associated with the mood changes, disturbances in sleep and fatigue.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by the persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. PREGEB OD 75MG efficiently helps in reducing the psychological symptoms of this disorder. Always take PREGEB OD 75MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water. Do not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel drowsy. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems. The common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, headache and diarrhea.
USES OF PREGEB OD 75MG
Treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults
HOW PREGEB OD 75MG WORKS
Pregabalin works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain and stops seizures. In neuropathic pain, it interferes with pain messages travelling through the brain and down the spine and blocks the pain.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always take PREGEB OD 75MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PREGEB OD 75MG
SERIOUS
Muscle problems, muscle pain, soreness or weakness
Blurred vision, double vision
Weight gain
COMMON
Dizziness, drowsiness, headache
Increased appetite
Confusion
Decrease in sexual libido
Memory impairment
Difficulty in speaking
Tingling feeling, numbness
Fatigue
Vertigo
Dry mouth, constipation
Vomiting, nausea
Flatulence, diarrhea
Swelling of the body including extremities
Feeling drunk, abnormal style of walking
Weight gain
Muscle cramp, joint pain, back pain
Sore throat
RARE
Liver failure, inflammation of the liver
Inflammation of the pancreas
Difficulty in swallowing
Slow or reduced movement of the body
Increased fluid in the abdomen or lungs
Convulsions
Heart rhythm disturbances
Muscle damage
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache:
Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.
Diarrhea:
Drink lot of fluid, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without consulting your doctor.
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WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
PREGEB OD 75MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
BREASTFEEDING
PREGEB OD 75MG should be used with caution for breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel drowsy.
ALCOHOL
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine.
KIDNEY
PREGEB OD 75MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice.
LIVER
PREGEB OD 75MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Do not take if you are allergic to the medicine.
LUNGS
PREGEB OD 75MG should be taken with caution in patients with lung disease. Consult your doctor for advice.
INTERACTIONS
Talk to your doctor if you are taking:
Other medicines which have or had sedative effects (including opioids)
Oxycodone (used as a painkiller)
Lorazepam (used for treating anxiety)
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