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Description
Lavigem Cap 75mg contains pregabalin as its active ingredient.
Primary Medical Uses:
– Treatment of neuropathic pain associated with conditions such as diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and spinal cord injury.
– Management of epilepsy as an adjunctive therapy for partial seizures.
– Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (in some regions).
Drug Class or Type:
– Anticonvulsant and neuropathic pain agent.
General Mechanism of Action:
– Pregabalin binds to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system.
– This binding reduces calcium influx into nerve terminals, decreasing the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain and seizure signal transmission.
Common Forms:
– Oral capsules, typically available in dosages of 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg, 225 mg, and 300 mg.
Dosage Instructions:
– The 75 mg capsule is usually taken one to three times daily depending on the indication and patient response.
– Dosage is individualized based on medical condition, tolerability, and therapeutic response.
– Capsules should be swallowed whole, with or without food.
Side Effects, Contraindications, or Interactions:
– Common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, weight gain, and peripheral edema.
– Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to pregabalin.
– Use caution when driving or operating machinery until the effects are known due to potential dizziness or drowsiness.
– Dose adjustment may be necessary in patients with renal impairment.
– Avoid abrupt discontinuation to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
– Possible interactions with CNS depressants enhancing sedative effects.
Use under medical supervision with adherence to prescribed dosage for safe and effective treatment.
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