PREGABALIN CAPSULES, CV (PREGABALIN capsules, CV) Nursing Considerations

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PREGABALIN CAPSULES, CV

What is the Trade Name for PREGABALIN CAPSULES, CV?

PREGABALIN capsules, CV

What are the Indications for PREGABALIN CAPSULES, CV?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pregabalin capsules are indicated for: Neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) ( 1 ) Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) ( 1 ) Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older ( 1 ) Fibromyalgia ( 1 ) Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury ( 1 ) Pregabalin capsules are indicated for: Management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy Management of postherpetic neuralgia Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older Management of fibromyalgia Management of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury Pediatric use information is approved for Pfizer’s LYRICA (pregabalin) Capsules and Oral Solution products. However, due to Pfizer’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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