Leptica 75 mg

Indication

Prescription medicine for peripheral and central neuropathic pain in adults (including diabetic peripheral neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia), as add-on therapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalisation in adults, for generalised anxiety disorder, and for fibromyalgia.

Ingredients

• Pregabalin 75 mg

Direction

Use only as prescribed by a doctor. Usual dose range is 150 to 600 mg per day in 2 or 3 divided doses, with or without food. Neuropathic pain and epilepsy: start at 150 mg per day, increase to 300 mg per day after 3 to 7 days, and if needed up to a maximum of 600 mg per day after a further 7 days. Do not stop suddenly; taper over at least 1 week.

Side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• headache.
• Increased appetite and weight gain
• dry mouth
• constipation
• swelling of hands and feet.
• Blurred or double vision
• vertigo
• confusion
• irritability
• emotional lability
• impotence.
• Rare: allergic reactions (swelling of face
• lips or tongue) — stop and seek medical help.

Precautions

• Prescription
• only medicine. May cause dizziness and drowsiness — do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol and opioids or other CNS depressants
• risk of respiratory depression.
• Risk of misuse and dependence
• do not stop suddenly (withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia
• headache
• nausea
• anxiety).
• Reduce dose in kidney impairment. Monitor for mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
• Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established
• consult a doctor.
• Contains lactose
• not suitable for patients with rare hereditary galactose intolerance.