What is the function of Pregabalin?

Pregabalin, also called Lyrica, is an oral medication that is chemically related to Gabapentin. Pregabalin is used for treating pain caused by neurologic diseases such as postherpetic neuralgia as well as seizures. Pregabalin also is used for treating fibromyalgia. Pregabalin is available as a generic drug with prescription. Pregabalin is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes or shingles infection.

What is the function of Pregabalin?

What should be paid attention to when taking Pregabalin?

What can Pregabalin be used for?

What is the function of Pregabalin?

Pregabalin is one of the most promising drugs in the development of epilepsy treatment drugs, with better curative effect and more convenient administration. Pregabalin can also be used to treat pain and anxiety such as neuralgia after herpes zoster.

Pregabalin is a new type of gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor agonist, which can block voltage-dependent calcium channels and reduce the release of neurotransmitters. Pregabalin is mainly used for the treatment of peripheral neuralgia and adjuvant treatment of localized seizures parts.

Pregabalin is a commonly used drug in neurology, which has anti-epileptic, sedative and anti-anxiety effects. The antiepileptic mechanism of Pregabalin is currently unclear. In animal experimental studies, Pregabalin has anticonvulsant effects on various types of epilepsy animal models. Animal model activity of Pregabalin is several times stronger than that of Gabapentin. Clinically, Pregabalin is generally used for the following diseases. One is to improve neuralgia, including peripheral neuralgia caused by diabetic peripheral neuropathy, sequelae of herpes zoster, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, postoperative toothache, and arthritis. The second is anti-epileptic, which is used for the auxiliary treatment of partial epilepsy. The third is anti-anxiety, which is used for the auxiliary treatment of anxiety and social phobia.

What should be paid attention to when taking Pregabalin?

Pregabalin can cause a severe allergic reaction. Stop taking Pregabalin and seek emergency medical help if you have hives or blisters on your skin, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face, mouth, or throat.

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking Pregabalin. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

If you have diabetes or heart problems, call your doctor if you have weight gain or swelling in your hands or feet while taking Pregabalin.

Do not stop using Pregabalin suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms.

You should not use Pregabalin if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had: lung disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; a mood disorder, depression, or suicidal thoughts; heart problems; a bleeding disorder, or low levels of platelets in your blood; kidney disease; diabetes; drug or alcohol addiction; or a severe allergic reaction.

Do not give Pregabalin to a child without medical advice. Pregabalin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old to treat nerve pain caused by fibromyalgia, diabetes, herpes zoster, or spinal cord injury. Pregabalin is not approved for seizures in anyone younger than 1 month old.

What can Pregabalin be used for?

l Pregabalin is used to treat pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles infection, or spinal cord injury.

l Pregabalin is also used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia.

l Pregabalin is also used with other medications to treat certain types of seizures.

l Pregabalin is used for neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia.

l Pregabalin is to treat spinal cord injury.

l Pregabalin can combine with other drugs to treat partial onset seizures in adults.

l Pregabalin can treat fibromyalgia.

Read the medication guide and, if available, the patient information leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using Pregabalin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions regarding the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take Pregabalin by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 2 to 3 times a day with or without food. The dosage of Pregabalin is based on your medical condition, kidney function, and response to treatment. Children's dosage of Pregabalin is also based on weight.

If you are using the liquid form of Pregabalin, carefully measure the dose of Pregabalin using a special measuring device. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

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