Pregasafe per card

Description

1. Description:
   • Pregasafe contains the active ingredient pregabalin.
   • It is available in capsule form with a strength of 75 mg and 150mg
2. Indications:
   • Neuropathic Pain Associated with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN): Used to manage pain related to diabetic nerve damage.
   • Postherpetic Neuralgia: Effective for pain following shingles (herpes zoster).
   • Fibromyalgia: Used in the management of fibromyalgia-related pain.
   • Adjunctive Therapy for Adult Patients with Partial-Onset Seizures: Used alongside other medications for seizure control.
3. Dosage:
   • The recommended starting dose is 75 mg twice a day or 150mg once a day.
4. Precautions:
   • Heart Failure Risk: Exercise caution when co-administering pregabalin with thiazolidinedione antidiabetic drugs, as they can cause weight gain and fluid retention.
   • Kidney Function: Adjust the dose based on renal function (creatinine clearance).
   • Avoid Abrupt Discontinuation: Gradually taper off the medication to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
   • Avoid Alcohol: Alcohol may enhance the sedative effects of pregabalin.
   • Driving and Machinery: Pregabalin may cause dizziness or drowsiness; avoid activities requiring mental alertness until you know how it affects you.