¿Qué es Pregabalin Er?

Pregabalina de liberación extendida (ER) es un medicamento con receta utilizado para manejar el dolor neuropático asociado con la neuropatía periférica diabética y la neuralgia postherpética, así como una terapia adyuvante para pacientes adultos con convulsiones de inicio parcial. Funciona modulando la actividad de los canales de calcio en el sistema nervioso central, lo que ayuda a disminuir la liberación de neurotransmisores y reducir las señales de dolor. Pregabalina ER está diseñada para dosificación diaria única con el fin de mantener niveles constantes de medicación en el cuerpo.

Side Effects

• Swelling in your throat, head, or neck
• Severe dizziness or drowsiness
• Uneven heartbeat

Warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, lung or breathing problems, a bleeding disorder, diabetes, sores or skin problems, or a low blood platelet count. Tell your doctor if you have a history of angioedema (severe swelling), alcohol or drug abuse, depression, or other mood problems.
• This medicine may cause the following problems: Changes in mood or behavior, including suicidal thoughts or behaviorRespiratory depression (serious breathing problem that can be life-threatening), when used with narcotic pain medicinesPeripheral edema (swelling of your hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs)Increased risk for cancer and bleedingSerious muscle problemsHeart rhythm changes
• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. It may also cause blurry or double vision. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.