Drug Name:Pregabalin
Drug Class:Anticonvulsant, Analgesic
Mechanism of Action:Binds to calcium channels in the central nervous system, reducing the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain signaling
Use:
  • Treatment of neuropathic pain
  • Adjunctive therapy for partial seizures
  • Management of fibromyalgia
  • Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder
Side Effects:
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Weight gain
  • Peripheral edema
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry mouth
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to pregabalin
  • History of angioedema
  • Severe heart failure
Specialty:
  • Neurology
  • Pain management
  • Psychiatry