Pregastar 150mg Tablet

Let us guide you through the essential information about Pregastar 150mg Tablet. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Pregastar 150mg Tablet.

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Salt Combination: Pregabalin (150mg)
Brand: Lupin Ltd
Uses: Neuropathic pain,Anxiety disorder,Treatment of Fibromyalgia,Seizures,Epilepsy/Seizures

Description

Pregastar 150mg Tablet 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
Pregastar 150mg Tablet 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 Pregastar 150mg Tablet with or without food, but it is important to Take Pregastar 150mg Tablet 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.
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.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Pregastar 150mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Pregastar 150mg Tablet is recommended.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Pregastar 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pregastar 150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Pregastar 150mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pregastar 150mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pregastar 150mg 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.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Pregastar 150mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Alpha-2 Delta Ligands- Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs)
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Cyclic GABA Analogues

Uses

Uses of Pregastar 150mg Tablet

In Treatment of Fibromyalgia Pregastar 150mg Tablet 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Pregastar 150mg 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.

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