Pregaba NT 75 mg | 10 mg Tablet

Uses:

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

• Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg 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 Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg 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.

Directions For Use:

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. Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects:

• Constipation
• Difficulty in urination
• Weight gain
• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Blurred vision
• Dryness in mouth
• Increased heart rate
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Uncoordinated body movements

Warning & Precautions:

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.

FAQs:

Q. What is Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet?
Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pregabalin and Nortriptyline. This medicine is useful in the treatment of nerve pain (neuropathic pain). It calms the damaged or overactive nerves by acting on the brain. Thereby, decreasing the pain sensation.

Q. Can I stop taking Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?
No, you should not stop taking Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet even if your pain is relieved. Continue to take it as advised by your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sleeping difficulties, nausea, pain and sweating. You may need to gradually taper the dose before you stop the medication completely.

Q. How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet?
Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet can make you feel hungry which might make you eat more, thereby increasing your chances of putting on weight.. However, preventing weight gain is easier than losing increased weight. Try to eat a healthy balanced diet without increasing your portion sizes (per-meal intake). DO not eat foods that contain a lot of calories, such as soft drinks, oily food, chips, cakes, biscuits, and sweets. If you feel hungry between meals, avoid eating junk food and eat fruits, vegetables and low-calorie foods. Regular exercise will prevent weight gain. If you maintain good eating habits and exercise regularly, you might not gain any weight.

Q. Can the use of Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Pregaba NT 75 mg/10 mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or you may suddenly fall asleep during your daily activities. Sometimes, you might not even feel drowsy or have any other warning signs before you suddenly fall asleep. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities at the beginning of your treatment until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.