All Details About PREGAKARD 50 MG
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about PREGAKARD 50 MG
Description:
PREGAKARD 50 Capsule is a medicine used to relieve pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, or other conditions. It is also used to treat widespread muscle pain and stiffness in people with fibromyalgia.
PREGAKARD 50 Capsule belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines and can also be used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines. Additionally, it may also be prescribed to treat the symptoms of anxiety disorder if other medicines are not suitable.
Uses:
- PREGAKARD 50 Capsule should be taken as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause blurring or loss of vision. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any vision changes.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. PREGAKARD 50 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Edema (swelling)
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
Warning & Precautions:
Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. Be careful while driving as sleepiness, dizziness, and blurring of vision may be seen as side effects. You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness.
FAQs:
Q. What is PREGAKARD 50 Capsule and what is it used for?
PREGAKARD 50 Capsule belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes, shingles, or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain, tiredness, muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.
Q. PREGAKARD 50 Capsule has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?
No, PREGAKARD 50 Capsule works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy, it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain, it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.
Q. I have been prescribed PREGAKARD 50 Capsule for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?
It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking PREGAKARD 50 Capsule. However, people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting PREGAKARD 50 Capsule.
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