Pregabalin Sustained Release and Methylcobalamin Tablets
Pregamet SR Tablet
Pregamet SR Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy (pain which is due to nerve damage).
Pregamet SR Tablet Composition :-
Pregamet SR Tablet consists of : Pregabalin Sustained Release 75mg & Methylcobalamin 1500mcg.
Pregabalin is a anti-convulsant.
Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B₁₂.
Pregamet SR Tablet Uses :-
Pregamet SR Tablet is used to treat peripheral neuropathy (weakness, numbness and pain from nerve damage, normally in the hands and feet) in adults. Pregamet SR Tablet relieves pain by inactivating specific chemical messengers in the brain and repairing damaged nerve cells and fibres.
Pregamet SR Tablet Dosage :-
Pregamet SR Tablet is a prescription medicine.
Take Pregamet SR Tablet exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
Pregamet SR Tablet is suggested to be taken with or without food.
To manage constant levels of this medicine, take it at the same time daily.
Use Pregamet SR Tablet in the dose and duration as suggested by your doctor.
Do not take it in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed.
Make sure that the course of treatment is fully completed and do not stop without informing to your doctor since this can cause serious withdrawal symptoms.
Pregamet SR Tablet Side-effects :-
Like all medicines, Pregamet SR Tablet can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.
• Dizziness,
• Blurred vision,
• Headache,
• Mood changes,
• Sleepiness,
• Tiredness,
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
How Pregamet SR Tablet Works :-
Pregamet SR Tablet consists of : Pregabalin and Methylcobalamin.
Pregabalin :
Pregabalin is a anti-convulsant. Pregabalin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which reduce pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells.
Methylcobalamin :
Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the generation of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells.
Thus, Pregamet SR Tablet treats of peripheral neuropathy.
Precautions & Warnings :-
• Keep a check of your mood and behaviour as Pregamet SR Tablet can lead to mood and behaviour changes such as depression and suicidal tendencies. In those cases, consult your doctor immediately.
• It is suggested that you should not stop taking Pregamet SR Tablet without informing your doctor. If stopped abruptly, you may undergo withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, fatigue, sweating, vomiting, depression, seizures, and hallucinations.
• Do not stop using Pregamet SR Tablet suddenly. The risk of withdrawal symptoms is significantly high if it is stop suddenly. Complete the treatment with Pregamet SR Tablet as suggested by your doctor.
• Inform your doctor if you have medical complications connected with kidney or liver conditions as Pregamet SR Tablet can worsen these conditions.
• Pregamet SR Tablet can cause drowsiness. Do not drink alcohol while using Pregamet SR Tablet, as it can give rise to excessive drowsiness. Be careful when you rise from a sitting or lying position, as Pregamet SR Tablet can lead to dizziness.
• Avoid receiving Pregamet SR Tablet if you have any known allergy to pregabalin and methylcobalamin. Take medical attention if you undergo any undesirable effects like skin rash, hives (itchy, raised scars that are found on the skin), swelling (of face, lips, tongue), etc.
• Leber's Disease :
Leber's Disease is a condition inherited from your mother. It causes you to lose your eyesight, starting with painless blurriness. Pregamet SR Tablet is not suggested for use in patients suffering from Leber's Disease, a rare genetic disorder.
• Pregnancy :
Pregamet SR Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnancy as it can harm your foetus. Talk to your doctor before taking Pregamet SR Tablet.
• Breast-feeding :
Pregamet SR Tablet is not suggested for use in breastfeeding as it can pass into breastmilk and can harm your baby. Talk to your doctor before taking Pregamet SR Tablet.
• Kidney disease and dialysis :
Pregamet SR Tablet should be used with more caution if you have an impaired kidney function. Your doctor will suggest kidney tests while taking Pregamet SR Tablet. Proper dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative can be needed based on your condition and therapeutic response.
• Suicidal tendencies :
Pregamet SR Tablet can cause suicidal ideation (suicidal thoughts). Caution should be maintained while using this medicine if you have any psychological condition. Your doctor can monitor you closely for any mood and behavioural changes. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on your clinical condition.
• Edema (Swelling) :
Pregamet SR Tablet can increase the risk of edema. So, it must be used with caution if you have any condition of fluid retention. Your doctor can adjust the dose of Pregamet SR Tablet or recommend a suitable alternative as required, based on your clinical condition.
• Angioedema :
Pregamet SR Tablet should be used with caution if you have a known history of angioedema (painless swelling under the skin, activated by an allergy to animal dander, pollen, drugs, venom, food or medication) since it can worsen your condition. Your doctor might adjust the dose of Pregamet SR Tablet or recommed a suitable alternative as required, based on your clinical condition and therapeutic response.
Pregamet SR Tablet can cause heart rhythm abnormalities which can result in a blockage and connected complications. It should be used with caution if you have any condition related to the heart and blood vessels. Your doctor will adjust the dose of Pregamet SR Tablet or recommend a suitable alternative as required, based on your clinical condition.
• Potential for abuse :
Pregamet SR Tablet can cause dependence, mostly in chronic alcohol users or in people who have used other habit-forming agents in the past. Report the past use of alcohol or other drugs to your doctor before taking Pregamet SR Tablet. Your doctor can consider replacing it with a suitable alternative based on your clinical condition.
• Gastrointestinal surgery :
Pregamet SR Tablet should be used with caution in people who had recent surgery of the stomach or intestines, as they may have decresed absorption of Pregamet SR Tablet.
• Rhabdomyolysis :
Pregamet SR Tablet has been connected with rare cases of muscle breakdown conditions that affect kidneys. You should report any case of muscle pain, weakness, the presence of dark reddish colouration of urine, etc., to your doctor on priority. Your doctor may adjust the dose of Pregamet SR Tablet or recommend a suitable alternative as required, based on your clinical condition.
• Pregamet SR Tablet should be used with caution in elderly. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be needed in elderly people.
• Pregamet SR Tablet is not prescribed for use in children less than 18 years of age since the safety and effectiveness of Pregamet SR Tablet are not studied.
• Alcohol should not be taken while using Pregamet SR Tablet since it can increase the risk of drowsiness, dizziness, and difficulty in concentrating.
• Pregamet SR Tablet can be interaction with other medicine such as :
Chloramphenicol,
Lorazepam,
Omeprazole,
Ranitidine,
Buprenorphine,
Oxycodone,
Propoxyphene,
Hypoglycemic agents,
ACE inhibitors, etc.
• Pregamet SR Tablet can grow your risk of experiencing drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. So, activities that need a high level of mental attention such as driving vehicles or operating heavy machines must be avoided.
• Talk to the doctor if you developed any unusual mood changes, depression, and suicidal thoughts while taking Pregamet SR Tablet.
Pregamet SR Tablet Mfg By :-
Abbott
Pregamet SR Tablet Price :-
MRP ₹ =
Pregamet SR Tablet Storage :-
Pregamet SR Tablet : store below 30°C
Classification :-
Drug Name : Pregabalin and Methylcobalamin.,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of peripheral neuropathy.
FAQs :-
What is Pregamet SR Tablet?
Pregamet SR Tablet medicine consist Mecobalamin and Pregabalin. Pregamet SR Tablet is use in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain which is due to nerve damage).
How should Pregamet SR Tablet be taken?
Pregamet SR Tablet is taken with or without food, dosage and duration of Pregamet SR Tablet will be decided by the doctor based on your medical condition.
What are the side effects of Pregamet SR Tablet?
Pregamet SR Tablet can give rise to side effects like dizziness, blurred vision, headache, mood changes, sleepiness, tiredness,. These side effects are temporary and can normally resolve with time. Talk to your doctor if these effects continues for a long time.
What if I forget to take Pregamet SR Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Pregamet SR Tablet, take Pregamet SR Tablet as soon as you remember. It is better to take Pregamet SR Tablet at a fixed time every day.
Pregamet SR Tablet can be taken during pregnancy?
Pregamet SR Tablet is not suggested for use in pregnancy as it can harm your foetus. Talk to your doctor before taking Pregamet SR Tablet.
Pregamet SR Tablet can be taken while breast-feeding?
Pregamet SR Tablet is not suggested for use in breastfeeding as it can pass into breastmilk and can harm your baby. Talk to your doctor before taking Pregamet SR Tablet.