Adylin-PGN Tablet SR
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR is a combination medicine used to treat neuropathic pain. It works by decreasing pain by controlling calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. It also increases the level of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating the mood and protect nerve fibers.
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR can be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. It is important not to stop taking this medicine suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include constipation, weight gain, increased heart rate, and dryness in mouth. It may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. You must inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts.
Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from kidney or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Treatment of Neuropathic pain
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Adylin-PGN Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR is a combination of three medicines: Pregabalin, Nortriptyline and Methylcobalamin. Pregabalin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) that stop the movement of pain signals in the brain. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Adylin-PGN Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Neuropathic pain
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR is a combination of medicines 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 damaged nerves and the brain. It also contains nutritional supplements that are essential for improving nerve conduction.Taking Adylin-PGN Tablet SR 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.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Uncoordinated body movements
Difficulty in urination
Dryness in mouth
Blurred vision
Tiredness
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Increased heart rate
Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
Weight gain
Constipation
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.As Adylin-PGN Tablet SR may affect your alertness which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adylin-PGN Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Adylin-PGN Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Adylin-PGN Tablet SR is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of seizures.
Immediately seek medical help if you experience hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination.
Along with taking Adylin-PGN Tablet SR, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief rom pain.
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