Pregmax M-75

Pregmax M-75

Manufacturer:

MedEthix

Distributor:

Zuellig

Marketer:

Multicare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Pregabalin 75 mg, mecobalamin 750 mcg
Indications/Uses
Dosage/Direction for Use
Initially 1 cap bid. Patient previously on gabapentin Should have a wash-out period of 1 wk prior to initiation of pregabalin.
Special Precautions
Not to be given in patients w/ suspected vit B12 deficiency w/o 1st confirming diagnosis. Monitor blood regularly. Dose >10 mcg daily may produce hematological response in patients w/ folate deficiency. Leber's disease or tobacco amblyopia.
Adverse Reactions
Pregabalin: Dizziness, somnolence; blurred vision, diplopia, increased appetite, wt gain, dry mouth, constipation, vomiting, flatulence, euphoria, confusion, reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, irritability, vertigo, ataxia, tremor, dysarthria, paresthesia, fatigue, edema.
Drug Interactions
Reduced absorption of vit B12 from the GIT w/ neomycin, aminosalicylic acid, histamine H2-antagonists, omeprazole & colchicine. Serum conc may be decreased w/ OCs. Parenteral chloramphenicol may attenuate the effect of vit B12 in anemia.
MIMS Class
Drugs for Neuropathic Pain / Anticonvulsants
ATC Classification
N02BF02 - pregabalin ; Belongs to the class of gabapentinoids. Used to relieve pain and other conditions.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Pregmax M-75 cap
Packing/Price
100's
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