Pregabalin (Lyrica) Flashcards

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Class

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Antiepileptics

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2
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Indications

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  • Seizures

- Neuropathic pain

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3
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Dose Range

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  • 75-300mg bd
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Counselling/SE

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  • This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness; if affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
  • Pregabalin may also increase the effects of alcohol.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.

SE:

  • RADS
  • visual disturbance (including blurred vision, diplopia)
  • weight gain
  • constipation
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5
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Monitoring

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  • pain
  • weight
  • vision
  • BMD
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