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
This listing uses Lyrica as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lyrica vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Pregabalin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.