There are many neurological pathologies accompanied by bouts of epilepsy. This is a pretty unpleasant sight. And a person cannot control the regularity of seizures or the place and time of their occurrence. All these are individual characteristics of the disease. It requires the close attention of doctors and treatment. There is a wonderful drug Pregabalin Richter that is popular among doctors. If it was not possible to find him in the pharmacy, a specialist will recommend analogues (generics).
Composition of the medicine and packaging
Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant. The medicine is presented in the form of gelatin capsules. Inside is a crystalline white powder. The main substance of this tool is pregabalin. Additional components: pregelatized corn starch, lactose monohydrate. The composition of the capsules is gelatin, titanium dioxide, quinoline yellow powder and "sunset yellow". The medicine is produced in cardboard packages, in which there are blisters of 14 tablets each.
Capsules are of different sizes, starting from the fourth and ending with zero. They differ only in different dosages of pregabalin (75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg), as well as the color of the capsule. Any analogue of Pregabalin also has an anticonvulsant effect.
Drug pharmacology
The medication is considered an analogue of gamma-aminobutyric acid. It is proved that in the body the medicine combines with the delta protein of the permanently dependent tubules of the central nervous system. So the capsules "Pregabalin". Gabapentin, thanks to them, is completely replaced. Such a reaction has an anticonvulsant and analgesic effect. It is widely used for neuropathic pain. Pregabalin capsules help in the treatment of patients with diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia.
During the illness, you need to take the medicine for two weeks, 2 capsules per day and weekly, 3 pieces. This will not affect health and the occurrence of side effects. It is prescribed for epilepsy. The therapeutic effect is already observed after the first week of taking 2 capsules per day. During an
anxiety disorder , you should drink 10 capsules per day for 10 days. Such indications for use are capsules "Pregabalin Richter." Analogues of the drug, like himself, are prescribed by a narrow-profile doctor - a neurologist.
The effect of the drug and its dosage
After ingestion, the drug is rapidly absorbed. It is recommended to take it on an empty stomach. After an hour, the drug already enters the plasma. Never combines with protein in the blood. It is excreted by the kidneys almost unchanged. It is prescribed orally from 150 mg to 600 mg 2 or 3 times a day. Taking the drug does not depend on eating. With neuropathic pain, the medicine is taken no more than 150 mg per day. If there were no side effects and the condition began to improve, then after a week the dosage can be increased to 300 mg. And after a few days, the drug "Pregabalin" may already be taken in a dosage of 600 mg per day. Analogs, instructions for use, daily allowance - everything should be checked with your doctor before starting therapy.
According to the same scheme, a medicine is prescribed during epilepsy attacks. When fibromyalgia is taken in an initial dose: 75 mg 2 times a day. Further the next days, the dosage is gradually increased. The highest dose will be 600 mg per day. Generalized anxiety requires the appointment of a drug in a dosage of 150 mg 1 time per day. An increase is also made with each subsequent week and reaches 600 mg per day. You can not immediately stop taking the capsules, otherwise
withdrawal syndrome may develop
. It is necessary to do this for a week, each time reducing the dosage. An analogue can be taken in the same way.
Overdose of capsules "Pregabalin Richter"
According to statistics, during treatment with Pregabalin and generics, an overdose most often manifests itself in drowsiness, confusion. Treatment consists of detoxification therapy. In addition, symptomatic therapy is performed. In some cases, gastric lavage is necessary.
The drug should be taken strictly according to the scheme. If the patient forgot to take the medicine, then a double dosage is not recommended. Any analogue of "Pregabalin" has a similar regimen.
Interaction with other drugs
The drug almost does not react with other agents. It is excreted by the kidneys. Does not bind to blood proteins. It is also not established that during the treatment with hypoglycemic drugs, diuretics, insulin, phenobarbital, the capsule property may decrease.
When using contraceptives and other drugs that contain estrogens, the active substances do not interact with Pregabalin Richter capsules. Analogs can also be used in conjunction with birth control pills.
A negative effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract is exerted by capsules, which are taken together with medicines against diarrhea. It is not recommended to appoint people who suffer from intestinal obstruction.
Side effects
The medicine in most cases causes drowsiness and dizziness. But such symptoms are mild and do not actually bother the patient. In rare cases, nasopharyngitis, leukopenia, metabolic disorders, hypoglycemia may develop.
Some patients have insomnia, confusion, depression, euphoria, and many more pathological processes that disappear after treatment. The cardiovascular system can respond to medication with tachycardia, irregular blood pressure. Redness of the skin can also be observed.
The Pregabalin analogue has similar side effects. Possible unpleasant symptoms should be examined before starting treatment.
Indications for use
The medicine "Pregabalin" is prescribed for neuropathic pain in adults. During epilepsy, the drug is taken in a complex composition with other medicines. The medicine will help reduce the number of seizures and further reduce them to "no." Also, for the treatment of anxiety and fibromyalgia may prescribe "Pregabalin." Side effects develop if the medication is not taken according to the instructions. The patient should strictly observe the dosage, as well as study the section "drug interaction".
Contraindications
Rare cases of hereditary diseases associated with the assimilation of lactose or galactose are a serious contraindication to the use of Pregabalin or its analogues. The drug is not prescribed for minors. The medicine is also contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. Even if conception is planned, the Pregabalin remedy should not be used. Side effects can affect the development of the unborn child.
In the presence of hypersensitivity to the main substance of the capsules or its additional components, Pregabalin cannot be used. The ban also applies to generics. Under the supervision of a doctor, it can be used for kidney and liver failure, as well as in the presence of a drug-dependent syndrome in a patient. Elderly patients should also take Pregabalin medicine with caution. Generic analogues have identical contraindications
In the pharmacy, it is not always possible to find the right drug. A qualified specialist can always recommend a quality substitute. The most popular generics will be presented below.
Capsules "Lyric"
Anticonvulsant drug. The analogue of “Lyrics” - “Pregabalin” is not always available. And this medication is in almost every pharmacy.
In the composition of the capsules, the main substance is pregabalin. Additionally, in the preparation “Lyrica” such components as lactose monohydrate, corn starch, talc are used.
The dosage is 150-600 mg per day. The daily norm is divided into two doses. Do not use for children, as well as patients with liver and heart failure. Which doctor will be able to recommend an analogue of "Lyric"? "Pregabalin" and other similar action drugs are prescribed exclusively by a neurologist.
Capsules "Algerica"
As in the previous case, the main active component of the drug is pregabalin. Additionally, mannitol and corn starch are used. This analogue of "Pregabalin" is used as part of the complex therapy of epilepsy. Medication cannot be prescribed during pregnancy and lactation. There are also age restrictions. Capsules are not indicated for minors.
"Pregabalin", "Gabapentin", "Lyric", "Algerika" - these are all medications that have a similar composition. The effect on the body is also no different. It is worth using the drug that is available at your nearest pharmacy, but only as directed by your doctor.