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¿Qué es Pregabalin?
La pregabalina es un medicamento que se utiliza principalmente para manejar el dolor neuropático, que es el dolor que proviene de nervios dañados, y también es efectiva en el tratamiento de convulsiones parciales. Funciona como un anticonvulsivo y analgésico al unirse a los canales de calcio en el sistema nervioso, reduciendo así la liberación de neurotransmisores y atenuando las señales de dolor así como la actividad inductora de convulsiones. Comúnmente comercializada bajo el nombre de marca Lyrica, también se utiliza en el tratamiento del trastorno de ansiedad generalizada.Side Effects
- Swelling in your throat, head, or neck
- Severe dizziness or drowsiness
- Uneven heartbeat
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, lung or breathing problems, a bleeding disorder, diabetes, sores or skin problems, or a low blood platelet count. Tell your doctor if you have a history of angioedema (severe swelling), alcohol or drug abuse, depression, or other mood problems.
- This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes in mood or behavior, including suicidal thoughts or behaviorRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), when used with narcotic pain medicinesPeripheral edema (swelling of your hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs)Increased risk for cancer and bleedingSerious muscle problemsHeart rhythm changes
- This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. It may also cause blurry or double vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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Pregabalin 75MG
¿Qué es Pregabalin ?
La pregabalina es un medicamento que se utiliza principalmente para manejar el dolor neuropático, que es el dolor que proviene de nervios dañados, y también es efectiva en el tratamiento de convulsiones parciales. Funciona como un anticonvulsivo y analgésico al unirse a los canales de calcio en el sistema nervioso, reduciendo así la liberación de neurotransmisores y atenuando las señales de dolor así como la actividad inductora de convulsiones. Comúnmente comercializada bajo el nombre de marca Lyrica, también se utiliza en el tratamiento del trastorno de ansiedad generalizada.
What Is Pregabalin (Lyrica)?
Pregabalin (Lyrica) is a Schedule V controlled substance and anticonvulsant with established efficacy in nerve pain conditions, fibromyalgia, epilepsy, and generalized anxiety disorder. It is structurally related to gabapentin but has more predictable absorption and is generally considered more potent per milligram. Pregabalin was the first drug FDA-approved specifically for fibromyalgia.
What Does Pregabalin Treat?
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy — burning, shooting pain in feet and legs
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) — ongoing nerve pain after a shingles outbreak
- Fibromyalgia — widespread musculoskeletal pain and tenderness
- Spinal cord injury neuropathic pain
- Partial-onset seizures — adjunctive therapy in adults
- Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) — widely used off-label for anxiety in the US
How Does Pregabalin Work?
Pregabalin binds to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system. This reduces calcium influx in hyperexcited neurons, slowing the excessive release of excitatory neurotransmitters like glutamate, norepinephrine, and substance P. The result is reduced transmission of pain signals and seizure activity.
Dosage Overview
- Diabetic neuropathy: 50 mg three times daily, titrated to 100 mg TID (max 300 mg/day)
- PHN: 75 mg twice daily, titrated to 150–300 mg twice daily
- Fibromyalgia: 75 mg twice daily, up to 225 mg twice daily (max 450 mg/day)
- Partial seizures: 75 mg twice daily to 200 mg three times daily (max 600 mg/day)
Pregabalin should be tapered slowly when discontinuing. Kidney function affects dosing — adjustments needed in renal impairment.
Side Effects
Common side effects include dizziness, somnolence (drowsiness), dry mouth, blurred vision, and weight gain. Pregabalin is a Schedule V substance due to potential for misuse in some patients.
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