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Lyrica (Pregabalin) is indicated for the treatment of central or peripheral neuropathic pain, generalized anxiety disorder, treatment of partial seizures with or without generalized seizures in adults. To ensure the safety and effectiveness of treatment, it is essential to know the information about this drug.
1. What is Lyrica 75mg?
Lyrica (Pregabalin) drug has anticonvulsant and analgesic effects, usually indicated for use in the following cases:
Treatment of neuropathic pain in adults: For example, postherpetic neuralgia, polyneuritis due to diabetes, central and peripheral neuralgia; Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder; Treatment of fibromyalgia; In combination with anticonvulsants for the treatment of partial seizures in adults. *Note: You should only take Lyrica as prescribed by your doctor. Contraindicated for use in cases of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
2. Dosage instructions for lyrica 75mg
The usual dose of Lyrica (Pregabalin) is 150-600mg/day, divided into 2-3 oral doses. However, depending on the purpose of treatment, the dose will be adjusted flexibly. Specifically:
Treatment of pain due to nerve origin and epilepsy: Use the drug with a starting dose of 150mg/day, divided into 2-3 oral doses. Depending on the response of the body, the patient can increase the dose up to 300mg/day after 3-7 days of treatment. If necessary, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 60 mg after approximately 1 week thereafter; Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: Oral medication with a starting dose of 150mg/day. After 1 week can be gradually increased to 300mg / day. And in each subsequent week, the dose of the drug can be from 450-600mg/day depending on the patient's ability to respond; *Note:
Users need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions about the dose of Lyrica 75mg and the time to take it; The 75mg tablet should be swallowed whole with water (on an empty stomach or on an empty stomach), avoiding crushing the tablet to use as this may increase the risk of side effects; In the case of using Lyrica for re-treatment, a doctor's appointment and evaluation is required; Currently, the effectiveness and safety of the drug for children under 12 years of age and adolescents have not been established. Therefore, do not use Lyrica for children.
Lyrica 75mg là thuốc gì là thắc mắc của nhiều người
3. Side effects of drugs
When treated with Lyrica, depending on the location, the user may experience some side effects such as:
Headache, dizziness and drowsiness; Vestibular disorders, blurred vision; agitation, excitement, confusion, decreased libido, insomnia, disorientation; Flatulence, constipation, dry mouth, vomiting; Tremor, ataxia, dysarthria, loss of concentration, paresthesia, lethargy, memory impairment; Erectile dysfunction (in men); Increased appetite, weight gain; Peripheral edema, edema; Feeling like being drunk, the body is easily tired. In addition, depending on the location of each person, Lyrica can cause many other side effects not mentioned above. If you are interested, talk to your doctor for more information.
4. Note before using the drug
Before taking Lyrica, please actively inform your doctor about your medical history and physical condition. This is especially important if you are one of the following:
People with kidney failure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, at risk of brain disease, elderly people; Pregnant and lactating women and children and teenagers are not allowed to use this drug; If the drug is stopped quickly and suddenly, the user may experience symptoms of drug dependence such as headache, insomnia, vomiting, and diarrhea. Therefore, if it is necessary to discontinue the drug, it should be discontinued gradually over a period of at least 1 week. However, if there are signs of angioedema, the drug should be stopped immediately; Be especially wary of extreme behaviors such as suicidal thoughts or drug abuse; Because the drug can cause drowsiness, drowsiness, dizziness, it is necessary to be careful when driving or operating machinery after taking it.
Người dùng cần tuân thủ đúng chỉ định của bác sĩ về liều dùng Lyrica 75mg và thời gian uống
5. Drug interactions
Lyrica may interact with the following drugs (and products):
Lorazepam; Ethanol; Oxycodone; Droperidol, Hydroxyzin, Methotrimeprazine; Ketorolac (whole body or nasal drops); Mefloquine; Alcohol. Besides, Lyrica 75mg may interact with other drugs that are not mentioned above. To be on the safe side, tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking. The psychoactive drug Lyrica is mainly used to treat seizures and epilepsy as well as neuropathic pain and anxiety disorders. However, because the drug has an effect on the central nervous system, more or less patients will also experience side effects. Therefore, please contact the medical unit if you see any unusual symptoms for timely support and treatment.
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