Pregalift ER 50 mg Tablet

PREGALIFT ER 50MG contains Pregabalin which belongs to a group of medicines known as anticonvulsants. It is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in brain is disturbed, causing seizures.

This medicine is used to treat the certain form of epilepsy (partial seizures with or without secondary generalization) in adults.

Damage to nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord leads to peripheral and central neuropathic pain. This medicine is used to treat pain caused by damaged nerves.

Neuropathic pain may have an impact on physical and social functioning and overall quality of life associated with the mood changes, disturbances in sleep and fatigue.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by the persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things.

PREGALIFT ER 50MG efficiently helps in reducing the psychological symptoms of this disorder. Always take PREGALIFT ER 50MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.
Do not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel drowsy.

This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding.
Before taking, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems. The common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, headache and diarrhea.

USES OF PREGALIFT ER 50MG

• Treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults

HOW PREGALIFT ER 50MG WORKS

Pregabalin works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain and stops seizures. In neuropathic pain, it interferes with pain messages travelling through the brain and down the spine and blocks the pain.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Always take PREGALIFT ER 50MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PREGALIFT ER 50MG

RARE

• Liver failure, inflammation of the liver
• Inflammation of the pancreas
• Difficulty in swallowing
• Slow or reduced movement of the body
• Increased fluid in the abdomen or lungs
• Convulsions
• Heart rhythm disturbances
• Muscle damage

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Headache:

Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee.

Diarrhea:

Drink lot of fluid, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without consulting your doctor.

INTERACTIONS

Talk to your doctor if you are taking:

• Other medicines which have or had sedative effects (including opioids)
• Oxycodone (used as a painkiller)
• Lorazepam (used for treating anxiety)

MORE INFORMATION

Store at room temperature 15-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQ’s ABOUT PREGALIFT ER 50MG

Q: Can PREGALIFT ER 50MG be used in pregnant women?
A: No. It is not recommended for use in the pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Q: How does PREGALIFT ER 50MG work for pain?
A: It works by changing the way that nerves send messages to your brain. If the messages are reduced, then pain will be reduced.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Pregalift 50 mg Tablet ER is a medicine used to relieve pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, or other conditions. It is also used to treat widespread muscle pain and stiffness in people with fibromyalgia.

Pregalift 50 mg Tablet ER belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines and can also be used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines. Additionally, it may also be prescribed to treat the symptoms of anxiety disorder if other medicines are not suitable.

You can take Pregalift 50mg Tablet ER with or without food, but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit.

The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually.

It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop.

Do not miss any dose, otherwise, your condition may worsen. click here : Pregalift ER

side effects

The side effects of this medicine are usually mild and go away by themselves. The most common ones are feeling sleepy or dizzy, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, edema (swelling over the whole body), and difficulty in concentrating.
Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways in which you might prevent or cope with them.

Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
Be careful while driving as sleepiness, dizziness, and blurring of vision may be seen as side effects. You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness.

USES OF PREGALIFT TABLET ER

• Treatment of Neuropathic pain
• Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
• Treatment of Fibromyalgia

BENEFITS OF PREGALIFT TABLET ER

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Pregalift ER  50mg Tablet is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury.

It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness.

It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain.

Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life.
It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Pregalift ER  50mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants which are used to treat some forms of epilepsy in adults.

It is thought to work by slowing down nerve impulses in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety.

It will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence and may allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work and during this time you may still have seizures.

Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

In Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Pregalift ER  50mg Tablet ER may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia.

It reduces pain and also the mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain.

It interferes with pain messages traveling through the brain. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

SIDE EFFECTS OF PREGALIFT TABLET ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pregalift ER

• Blurred vision
• Difficulty in paying attention
• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Edema (swelling)
• Sleepiness
• Weight gain

HOW TO USE PREGALIFT TABLET ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it.
Pregalift 50mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW PREGALIFT TABLET ER WORKS

Pregalift 50mg Tablet ER is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures.

It is also used to treat nerve and muscle pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

Pregalift ER 50mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

Pregalift ER 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

Pregalift ER 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Pregalift ER 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Pregalift ER 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pregalift ER 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Pregalift 50 mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Pregalift 50mg Tablet ER is recommended.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE PREGALIFT TABLET ER?

If you miss a dose of Pregalift ER  50 mg Tablet , take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.