Pregabanyl NT Tablet

Pregabalin, Nortriptyline

Uses of Pregabanyl NT Tablet

  • Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Introduction of Pregabanyl NT Tablet

Pregabanyl NT Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. This medicine decreases the pain by stopping the movement of pain signals to the brain.
Pregabanyl NT Tablet is taken by mouth, with or without food and preferably at bedtime. It is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the blood. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor as this is a habit-forming medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop this medication suddenly without talking to the doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, difficulty in urination, weight gain, tiredness, and dryness in mouth. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness. So, do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should exercise regularly and take a balanced diet. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts.

Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from kidney or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.


Benefits of Pregabanyl NT Tablet

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Pregabanyl NT Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain.
Taking Pregabanyl NT Tablet regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Side effects of Pregabanyl NT Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pregabanyl NT

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Increased heart rate
  • Sleepiness
  • Dizziness
  • Tiredness
  • Weight gain
  • Blurred vision
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
  • Uncoordinated body movements
  • Increased appetite
  • Increased libido
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Vertigo
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Joint pain
  • Constipation
  • Difficulty in urination

How to use Pregabanyl NT Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pregabanyl NT Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pregabanyl NT Tablet works

Pregabanyl NT Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pregabalin and Nortriptyline. Pregabalin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases the pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) that stop the movement of pain signals in the brain. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregabanyl NT Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

Pregabanyl NT Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.
Breast feeding

Pregabanyl NT Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Pregabanyl NT Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
As Pregabanyl NT Tablet may affect your alertness which may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Pregabanyl NT Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pregabanyl NT Tablet may be needed.

Liver

Pregabanyl NT Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pregabanyl NT Tablet may not be needed in these patients.

Brand

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

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