Prerica 75

Prerica 75

pregabalin

Manufacturer:

Pharmahof

Distributor:

Pharmahof

Marketer:

Pharmahof
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Pregabalin
Indications/Uses
Central & peripheral neuropathic pain in adults including diabetic peripheral neuropathy & post-herpetic neuralgia. Generalized anxiety disorder in adults. Adjunctive therapy for adults w/ partial seizure w/ or w/o secondary generalization. Management of fibromyalgia.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 150-600 mg daily given in 2 or 3 divided doses. Neuropathic pain Initially 150 mg daily. May be increased to 300 mg daily after 3-7 day interval. Max dose: 600 mg daily after an additional 7-day interval. Generalized anxiety disorder 150-600 mg daily given in 2 or 3 divided doses. Initially 150 mg daily. May be increased to 300 mg daily after 1 wk, then 450 mg daily following an additional wk. Max dose: 600 mg daily after an additional wk. Epilepsy Initially 150 mg daily. May be increased to 300 mg daily after 1 wk. Max dose: 600 mg daily after an additional wk. Fibromyalgia 300-450 mg daily given in 2 divided doses. Initially 75 mg bid & may be increased to 150 mg bid w/in 1 wk. May be further increased to 225 mg bid. Max dose: 600 mg daily after an additional wk. Renal impairment w/ CrCl >60 mL/min Initially 150 mg daily, may be increased to 300 mg daily, then further increased to 450 mg daily up to max of 600 mg daily. All doses should be given in 2-3 divided doses; 30-60 mL/min Initially 75 mg daily, may be increased to 150 mg daily, then further increased to 225 mg daily up to max of 300 mg daily. All doses should be given in 2-3 divided doses; 15-30 mL/min Initially 25-50 mg daily, may be increased to 75 mg daily, then further increased to 100-150 mg daily up to max of 150 mg daily. All doses should be given in 1-2 divided doses; <15 mL/min Initially 25 mg daily, may be increased to 25-50 mg daily, then further increased to 50-75 mg daily up to max of 75 mg daily. All doses should be given as single daily dose. Patient receiving hemodialysis Initially 25 mg as single additional dose up to max of 100 mg as single additional dose following every 4 hr hemodialysis.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Discontinue immediately if symptoms of angioedema eg, facial, perioral, or upper airway swelling occur. Dizziness, somnolence, loss of consciousness, confusion & mental impairment; transient visual blurring & other changes in visual acuity. Severe CHF. W/drawal symptoms. Adjust hypoglycemic medication in some diabetic patients. Evaluate patients for history of drug abuse & signs of misuse or abuse eg, development of tolerance, dose escalation, drug-seeking behavior. Gradual discontinuation over min of 1 wk. Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Concomitant use w/ anti-epileptics. Do not take alcoholic beverages while on treatment. May impair ability to drive & use machines. Liver & kidney disease. Not to be used during pregnancy. Lactation. Childn <12 yr & adolescents. Elderly >65 yr w/ decreased renal function.
Adverse Reactions
Dizziness, somnolence; headache. Nasopharyngitis; increased appetite; euphoric mood, confusion, irritability, depression, disorientation, insomnia, decreased libido; ataxia, abnormal coordination, tremor, dysarthria, amnesia, memory impairment, attention disturbance, paraesthesia, hypoesthesia, sedation, balance disorder, lethargy; blurred vision, diplopia; vertigo; vomiting, constipation, flatulence, abnormal distension, dry mouth, nausea; muscle cramp, arthralgia, back & limb pain, cervical spasm; peripheral oedema, oedema, abnormal gait, fall, feeling drunk & abnormal, fatigue; increased wt.
Drug Interactions
Additive in cognitive & gross motor function impairment caused by oxycodone. Resp failure & coma w/ other CNS depressants. Reduced lower GIT function w/ opioid analgesics.
MIMS Class
Anticonvulsants / Anxiolytics / Drugs for Neuropathic Pain
ATC Classification
N02BF02 - pregabalin ; Belongs to the class of gabapentinoids. Used to relieve pain and other conditions.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Prerica 75 hard cap 75 mg
Packing/Price
6 × 10's
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