- Neuropathic pain in trauma or nerve injury, diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, cancer, multiple sclerosis (disease of the brain and spinal cord), shingles (a viral infection) and HIV:
- PO 1 tab OD/BD
- Tablet/capsule:
- 750mcg/75mg
- 750mcg/150mg
- 1500mcg/150mg
- To be taken before meals
- Withdraw treatment gradually over at least 1 week.
- Regular vision check recommended especially with prolonged use
- Discontinue if patient get prolonged angioedema
Pregabalin: It may bind to calcium channels on nerves and may modify the release of
neurotransmitters thereby decreasing brain activity. This effect helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures
Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 that helps rejuvenate and protect damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin.
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Anorexia
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Hot sensation
- Vision problems
- Diaphoresis (sweating)
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Oxycodone
- Lorazepam
- Omeprazole
- Colchicine
- Neomycin
Drug Status
Availability | Prescription only |
Pregnancy | Category C |
Breastfeeding | Use with caution |
Schedule | Controlled |
BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gabafit M | 750mcg/150mg | Capsule | 30’s | Glenmark Pharma | Glenmark Pharma |
Gabafit M | 750mcg/75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Glenmark Pharma | Glenmark Pharma |
Nerva-M | 75mg/75mg | Capsule | 30’s | PSM Pharma | PSM Pharma |
Precob | 750mcg/75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Medisel Kenya | Medisel Kenya |
Pregab Plus | 750mcg/75mg | Capsule | 10’s | Zawadi Healthcare | Zawadi Healthcare |
Pregatas Me | 750mcg/75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Intas Pharma | Accord Healthcare |
Prenura-M | 750mcg/75mg | Capsule | 30’s | Pulse Pharma | Europa Healthcare |
Pronerve | 75mg/750mcg | Capsule | 10’s | Krishna Chemists | Krishna Chemists |
Segabin M | 1500mcg/150mg | Tablet | 30’s | Inventia Healthcare | Europa Healthcare |