Pregabalin (Lyrica) Flashcards
1
Q
Class
A
Antiepileptics
2
Q
Indications
A
- Seizures
- Neuropathic pain
3
Q
Dose Range
A
- 75-300mg bd
4
Q
Counselling/SE
A
- This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness; if affected, do not drive or operate machinery.
- Pregabalin may also increase the effects of alcohol.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly unless your doctor tells you to.
SE:
- RADS
- visual disturbance (including blurred vision, diplopia)
- weight gain
- constipation
5
Q
Monitoring
A
- pain
- weight
- vision
- BMD