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Progab M, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Neuropathic Pain, Epilepsy.
The right dosage of Progab M depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Progab M also has some side effects, the most common being Sleepiness, Dizziness, Drowsiness. Such side effects of Progab M normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Progab M has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Progab M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Progab M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Progab M have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Progab M is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Progab M is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Progab M is used -
Common
Is the use of Progab M safe for pregnant women?
Progab M can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Progab M right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Progab M safe during breastfeeding?
Progab M can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Progab M on the Kidneys?
Progab M rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Progab M on the Liver?
Using Progab M does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Progab M on the Heart?
Using Progab M does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Progab M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Progab M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Progab M habit forming or addictive?
Progab M is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Progab M you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Progab M only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Progab M in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Progab M
You can take Progab M with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Progab M
Taking Progab M with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lyrica (pregabalin)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1048-1049
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 420
Product Description [Internet]: MECOBALAMIN. National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency
Package Leaflet [Internet]: PREGABALIN. Accord Healthcare Limited
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. Davis’s Drug Guide For Nurses. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1048
