Medicine Name: Gabica Capsules 150mg
Gabica Capsules Specification
Requires Prescription: Yes
Generic Name: Pregabalin
Used For: Neuropathic Pain
How It Works
Pregabalin binds to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central
nervous system, reducing neuronal calcium currents. This mechanism helps relieve neuropathic
pain, anxiety, and other pain syndromes.
Usage and Safety
Dosage
Active ingredient: Pregabalin
Follow physician’s prescription for dosage.
Side Effects
Very Common:
Dizziness, drowsiness, somnolence.
Common:
Increased appetite, euphoric mood, confusion, irritability, decreased libido,
disorientation, insomnia, ataxia, abnormal coordination, tremor, dysarthria, memory
impairment, attention disturbance, paraesthesia, sedation, balance disorder, lethargy,
headache, blurred vision, diplopia, vertigo, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, flatulence,
erectile dysfunction, gait abnormality, feeling drunk, fatigue, peripheral edema, general
edema, weight gain.
Uncommon:
Nasopharyngitis, anorexia, hypoglycemia, hallucinations, panic attacks, restlessness,
agitation, depression, mood swings, depersonalization, word-finding difficulty, abnormal
dreams, increased libido, anorgasmia, apathy, syncope, stupor, myoclonus, psychomotor
hyperactivity.
Drug Interactions
CNS depressants (opiates, benzodiazepines)
Ethanol (alcohol)
Lorazepam
Oxycodone
Indications
Pregabalin is indicated for:
Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Postherpetic neuralgia
Pain associated with spinal cord injury
Adjunctive therapy for partial seizures (with or without secondary generalization)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)
When Not to Use
Known hypersensitivity to pregabalin or any product component
Patients with rare hereditary problems like galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency,
or glucose-galactose malabsorption
Precautions
Withdraw gradually over at least 1 week to minimize increased seizure risk in patients
with seizure disorders.
Warnings
1. Discontinue immediately if signs of angioedema (facial, perioral, upper airway swelling)
occur.
2. Weight gain is dose and duration dependent; diabetic patients may need to adjust
hypoglycemic medication.
3. May cause dizziness and somnolence, affecting driving or machine use—caution advised
especially for elderly.
Additional Information
Pregnancy Category: Consult physician before use.
Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
