Brand Name:

Pregabiox^®

Dosage:

50 mg & 75 mg & 100 mg & 150 mg & 300 mg

Generic Name:

Pregabalin

Pharmacotherapeutic Group:

Antineuralgic, anticonvulsant

Therapeutic Indication:

Pregabalin: Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN)
Post herpetic neuralgia (PHN)
Adjunctive therapy for adult patients with partial onset seizures
Fibromyalgia

Dosage and Administration:

Oral: Initial: 150 mg/day in divided doses (75 mg 2 times/day or 50 mg 3 times/day); may be increased to 300 mg/day within 1 week based on tolerability and effect; further titration (to 600 mg/day) after 2-4 weeks may be considered in patients who do not experience sufficient relief of pain provided they are able to tolerate pregabalin. Maximum dose: 600 mg/day

Side Effects:

Most common adverse reactions) are dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain and thinking abnormal (primarily difficulty with concentration/attention).