Zeegap Capsules Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Pregabalin
Used For
Neuropathic Pain
How it works
Pregabalin reduces neuronal calcium currents by binding to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltagegated calcium channels in CNS tissues, which may explain its effect on neuropathic pain,
anxiety, and other pain syndromes.
Zeegap Capsules Usage and Safety
Dosage
As prescribed (Pregabalin)
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/double vision, vertigo, vomiting, dry mouth, constipation, flatulence,
erectile dysfunction, abnormal gait, feeling drunk, fatigue, peripheral oedema, weight
gain
Uncommon: Nasopharyngitis, anorexia, hypoglycemia, hallucinations, panic attack,
restlessness, agitation, depression, mood swings, depersonalisation, word-finding
difficulty, abnormal dreams, libido changes, anorgasmia, apathy, syncope, stupor,
myoclonus, psychomotor hyperactivity
Drug Interactions
CNS depressants such as opiates, benzodiazepines, ethanol, lorazepam, oxycodone.
Indications
Neuropathic pain related to diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Postherpetic neuralgia
Pain due to spinal cord injury
Adjunctive treatment of partial seizures in adults
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)
When Not to Use
Known hypersensitivity to pregabalin or any product components
Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency,
or glucose-galactose malabsorption
Precautions
Pregabalin should be withdrawn gradually (minimum 1 week) to minimize risk of increased
seizures in seizure disorder patients.
Warnings
1. Discontinue immediately if angioedema symptoms (facial, perioral, upper airway
swelling) occur.
2. Weight gain is dose- and duration-related; diabetic patients may require hypoglycemic
medication adjustments.
3. May cause dizziness and somnolence affecting the ability to drive or operate machinery,
with higher risk of injury, especially in elderly.
Additional Information
Pregnancy category: Consult physician before use.
Storage: Store at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
