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Revision as of 21:48, 5 October 2020
Pronunciation
Pregabalin 150mg
Pregabalin 25mg
Pregabalin 50mg
Introduction
Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication:
- Peripheral and central neuropathic pain
- Used as an adjunctive therapy for focal seizures with or without secondary generalization.
- Generalized anxiety disorder
Mechanism of Action
Anticonvulsant medication. It inhibits the alpha 2-delta subunit of voltage-dependent calcium channels.
| Generic Name 藥名 | HA Code 藥物代碼 | Classification藥物分類 |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin Capsule 25mg | PREG15 | P1S1S3 |
Dosage
Epilepsy,
| By mouth | the initial oral dose is 25 mg twice daily, increased at weekly intervals in steps of 50 mg daily to 300 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, increased further if necessary after 7 days to max. 600 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. |
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Neuropathic Pain
| By mouth | initially 150 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, increased if necessary after 3-7 days to 300 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, increased further if necessary after 7 days to
Max. 600 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. |
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