LYRICA 75MG CAPSULE

Introduction:

Lyrica 75mg Capsule contains the active constituent pregabalin. It is used to treat epilepsy, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves) in adults. It is used to treat fibromyalgia (pain all over the body). Nerve damage can occur at patients with diabetes, viral infections, and spinal cord injury. Inform your doctor if you have any liver disorders, heart problems, blood disorders, mental health illness or kidney problems before taking this medicine. This medicine may harm your unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.

Uses of Lyrica 75mg Capsule:

Lyrica 75mg Capsule is used in the treatment of the following conditions:

• Diabetic neuropathy: Pain in arms, legs, fingers and toes caused by nerve damage due to diabetes.
• Postherpetic neuropathy: Nerve pain caused by herpes simplex virus, known as shingles.
• Epilepsy: Certain types of seizures.
• Fibromyalgia: Severe pain in muscles and joints.
• Neuropathic pain following spinal cord injury.
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

How Lyrica 75mg Capsule works:

Lyrica 75mg Capsule inhibits the high voltage calcium channels in the central nervous system, modulates the release of neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine and glutamate which results in the reduction of abnormal electrical activity in brain and blockage of pain signals transmission.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place. Do not use after expiration date.

References:

1. Accord Healthcare Ltd; Electronic Medicines Compendium; [Revised: Jan 2021] [Accessed: 7/Apr/2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7448.pdf
2. Pfizer, US Food and Drug Administration; [Revised: May 2018] [Accessed: 7/Apr/2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2018/021446s035,022488s013lbl.pdf
3. Sheena Derry et al; Pregabalin for neuropathic pain in adults; [Revised: 2019] [Accessed:7/Apr/2021], https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30673120/
4. Cross AL; Viswanath O; Sherman AI; Pregabalin; NCBI Bookshelf; [Revised: 2021] [Accessed: 7/Apr/2021], https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470341/#_NBK470341_pubdet_

How to use Lyrica 75mg Capsule:

Follow the exact dosage prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the capsules whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy:

This medicine is not safe to be used in pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe the medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breastfeeding:

This medicine is not safe to be used while breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for advice.

Liver:

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

Kidney:

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice.

Driving:

Do not drive if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking this medication.

Others:

• Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or heart disorders.

Side Effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all medicines cause side effects; not everyone gets them.

Severe:

• Serious allergic reactions (swelling of mouth, lips, gums, throat, tongue, troubled breathing, rash, raised bumps and blisters)
• Sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts or feelings
• Swelling of hands, feet and legs
• Weight gain
• Feeling high
• Muscle problems, muscle pain, soreness, or weakness
• Problems with eyesight, including blurry vision

Common:

• Sleepiness
• Trouble concentrating
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Increase in appetite