Neugaba (Pregabalin)

Neugaba Capsule belongs to a group of medications called ‘anti-convulsant’ primarily used in the prevention of neuropathic pain, epilepsy (seizure episodes), fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain), and neuralgia (pain due to damaged/irritated nerve). Neuropathic pain is chronic nerve pain usually caused by damage nerves due to a variety of diseases like diabetes, shingles (viral infection that causes a painful rash), spinal cord injury, and injuries to tissue, muscles, or joints.

Neugaba Capsule contains ‘Pregabalin‘ that works by calming the damaged or overactive nerves in your body that may cause nerve or musculoskeletal pain or seizures. Besides this, it also decreases the number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves in the body.

How Neugaba Capsule Works

Neugaba Capsule is an antiepileptic medication. When give for epilepsy, it is believe to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also use to treat nerve and muscle pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

How To Use Neugaba Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Neugaba Capsule may be take with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fix time.

Benefits Of Neugaba Capsule

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Neugaba Capsule is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damage nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

In the Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Neugaba Capsule belongs to a group of medicines call anticonvulsants which are use to treat some forms of epilepsy in adults. It is thought to work by slowing down nerve impulses in the brain which cause seizures (fits). They helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. It will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence and may allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scare to do (such as swimming and driving). That can take a few weeks for this medicine to work and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

In the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Neugaba Capsule may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It reduces pain and also mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain. It interferes with pain messages travelling through the brain. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Neugaba Capsule

• Difficulty in breathing
• Chest tightness
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet 
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Lack of coordination
• Trouble sleeping
• Loss of bladder control
• Burning, numbness, and tingling in the arms and feet
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Confusion

Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Neugaba Capsule as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment or contact your doctor in case of an overdose for further guidance.

Warnings

Alcohol

With alcohol, Neugaba Capsule may make you feel excessively sleepy.

Pregnancy

Use of Neugaba Capsule during pregnancy may be harmful. Despite the paucity of human studies, studies on animals have indicated negative consequences on the developing foetus. Before giving you a prescription, your doctor will consider the advantages and any possible hazards. Please speak with your physician.

infant feeding

Use of Neugaba Capsule during nursing is likely dangerous. The medicine may enter breastmilk and harm the baby, according to limited human data.

Driving

It’s possible for Neugaba Capsule to impair vision, reduce alertness, or induce sleep and dizziness. If you experience these symptoms, don’t drive.

Kidney

Patients with kidney illness should use Neugaba Capsule cautiously. Neugaba Capsule dosage adjustments may be required.

Liver

Patients with the liver condition can use NeugabaCapsule without any risks. It is not advised to change the dosage of Neugaba Capsules.

What Happens If You Miss A Neugaba Capsule?

Take the missed NeugabaCapsule dose as soon as you remember. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missing one and resume your regular regimen. Don’t increase the dosage.

FAQ’s

1. What is Neugaba Capsule use for?

Neugaba 75mg Capsule is an anticonvulsant drug with pain-relieving properties. It is use in adults to treat neuropathic pain, certain forms of epilepsy (fits) and generalized anxiety disorders.

2. What if I forget to take a dose of Neugaba Capsule?

If your forgot to take a dose of Neugaba Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time to take the next dose of Neugaba Capsule, skip the missed one and take the next dose at regular times. Do not take a double dose of Neugaba Capsule to compensate for the missed dose.

3. How long will it take for Neugaba Capsule to reduce nerve pain?

The time taken for NeugabaCapsule in treating your condition may vary from person-to-person depending upon the severity of the disease. But you may start noticing a difference from your condition after 2 weeks of using Neugaba Capsule. However, it may take several weeks for you to experience a complete pain relief. Therefore, take Neugaba Capsule consistently as advised by your doctor. Do not skip doses or discontinue the therapy in the mid-way without consulting your doctor.