
Lyrica
Pregabalin capsules for nerve pain and shingles-related pain. It is usually tried when regular painkillers have not helped.
- Categories
- Antidepressants · Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Pregabalin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 75mg · 150mg · 300mg
Lyrica is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Lyrica depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Lyrica details
- Conditions
- Neuropathic Pain · Postherpetic Neuralgia · Fibromyalgia · Partial Onset Seizures
- Alternative names
- pregabalin
- Therapeutic class
- Gabapentinoid
- Pharmacological class
- Anticonvulsant
- Known off-label uses
- generalised anxiety disorder
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to pregabalin
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; somnolence; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; weight gain; blurred vision
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; Lorazepam; Oxycodone
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over one month and adults based on indication.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Potential developmental risk. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low amounts.
Serious side effects
suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention; angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Pregabalin capsules for nerve pain and shingles-related pain. It is usually tried when regular painkillers have not helped.
Mechanism of action
Binds to alpha-2-delta subunits of voltage-gated calcium channels in central pathways, reducing excitatory neurotransmitter release.
What you will receive
Lyrica names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Pregabalin at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.