The drug described in this article belongs to the group of anti -epileptic agents and has anticonvulsant effects. This drug is used to treat neuropathic pain. Or is used as an auxiliary drug for suffering from partial seizures.
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How it works
The active substance of this tool is Pregabalin. This is an alkylated analogue of the gamma-aminomatic acid. But, unlike it, it is not so active. It does not have a direct and indirect gamut -ergic action. He, falling into the body, is associated with alpha-2-delta subunits of the calcium channels of neurons. Due to which the transportation of calcium into neuron cells is reduced. Which helps to reduce the release of neurotransmitters of pain. But, this tool acts only when the patient reaches a pathological state.
Indications for use
"Lyrics" is used to treat such diseases and pathological conditions as:
- Fibromyalgia (chronic pain in bones and muscles). Using the described tool, it is possible to reduce the pain syndrome, improve body functions and normalization of sleep
- Neuropathichea pain. You can use this drug to relieve pain after a shifting lichen or to treat damage to peripheral nerves in diabetes mellitus
- Epilepsy. The weekly course of treatment of this ailment with the drug "Lyrics" reduces the risk of epileptic seizures by three times.
- Increased anxiety. Using this tool, you can reduce this condition to a minimum
Lyrics of contraindications
This drug is prescribed only to adults. It is undesirable to use it for treatment up to 17 years. Contraindications include lactose intolerance and glucose absorption. You can not take this drug with hypersensitivity and heart failure.
Side effect
The drug is easily tolerated by the overwhelming number of patients. But, there are exceptions. So, the “lyrics” can cause a violation of appetite, nausea, vomiting and violation of the chair. In rare cases, patients may develop pancreatitis and dysphagia.
In addition, taking this drug negatively affects the cardiovascular and nervous system. In rare cases, treatment with this tool can cause tachycardia, dizziness, migraines, etc.
The intake of this drug negatively affects the respiratory system, the musculoskeletal system and the genitourinary system. His reception should be strictly controlled by the attending physician.
Dosage lyrics
The maximum amount of the drug that can be taken without serious consequences for the body is 150-600 mg per day. It is advisable to divide the maximum dosage prescribed by the doctor into 2-3 doses. For the treatment of neuropathic pain, 150 mg per day is prescribed. If the body's reactions to the intake of this medicine are positive, then in a week you can increase the dosage by twice to 300 mg. In the absence of a positive effect, the maximum dosage can be increased to 600 mg per day.
When achieving the effect of treatment with this tool, it is impossible to instantly abandon it. It is necessary to gradually reduce the dosage. You need to do this for at least a week.
Overdose
With a slight overdose of this drug (up to 15 g), no dangerous consequences were revealed. Exceeding the dosage of “lyrics” causes drowsiness, depression, anxiety, affective disorders, etc. In the case of such a force majeure, gastric lavage and maintenance therapy are prescribed.
Capsules of the lyrics
The drug is available in capsules with 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200 and 300 mg of the active substance. In addition to Pregabalin, this drug includes starch and talc.
Lyrics or Algerer?
The active substance of both drugs is Pregabalin. Both drugs are addictive. And both are shown only in extreme cases. Therefore, the choice of the drug must be left at the discretion of the attending physician.
Analogs of the lyrics
"Midokalm" - A drug (tablets) to relieve increased tone. They are also used in postoperative therapy in vascular disease. The active substance of the tolperisone hydrochloride.
- Dosage: 50 mg 2-3 times a day. Course: until the therapeutic effect is achieved. You need to stop taking the medicine gradually
"Apizartron" - Ointment based on bee poison to lower muscle tone. It has a vasodilating and warming effect.
- The dosage and course of treatment is established by the attending physician
"Sow" - A drug (tablets and solution) for oral administration. It is used to relieve mental stress and neurostenic reactions.
- Dosage: 2 tablets three times a day. Course: the duration of treatment is determined individually
"Amben" - a drug (solution) with analgesic and anti -inflammatory effects. It is used for neuritis, neuralgia and radiculitis.
- Dosages: 1 injection per day daily or every other day. Course: 3 injections per week
"Vitakson" - A solution for intramuscular administration used to treat neuropathic pain and neuralgia.
- Dosage: 2 ml of solution (one ampoule) once a day. Course: injections prick once every three days
Reviews
Irina. I took this medicine to get rid of stress at work. Then they could still be bought without a doctor's prescription. But, after I found out about side effects, I decided to quit. But no matter how. Svarmed on them specifically. I was able to quit, only thanks to the help of specialists. The attending physician strictly forbade me to drink them.
Andrew. The neurologist wrote me these capsules. I did not notice any addiction. True, he drank them in a minimum possible dosage. But, after them I really wanted to sleep. If you drink them at work, then you can forget about it.
Video: Lyrics - mechanism of action
