Overview
Introduction For Zeegap 50mg
Zeegap is an anti-epileptic medicine with anxiolytic properties. It helps in relieving pain caused by nerve damage or various other conditions. It’s similar to an inhibitory neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid).
Key Features For Zeegap 50mg
- Composition: Zeegap contains 50mg of Pregabalin in capsule form
- Anti-epileptic: It is a very effective medicine for the treatment of epilepsy
- Anticonvulsant activity: Helpful in the treatment of certain types of seizures
- Analgesic activity: Relieves pain caused by nerve damage and spinal cord injury
- Anxiolytic activity: Used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder
- Pregabalin is an analogue of neurotransmitter GABA.
- Product quantity: Each packet of Zeegap contains 14 capsules.
Uses For Zeegap 50mg
Zeegap capsules are used for the following conditions:
- Epileptic seizures
- Neuropathic pain (pain from damage to the nerves) associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (complication of shingles)
- Pain from spinal cord injury
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Fibromyalgia syndrome (widespread musculoskeletal pain).
Side Effects For Zeegap 50mg
Patients using this medicine may experience:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Increased appetite
- Confusion
- Euphoria
- Decreased sexual drive
- Irritability
- Tremor
When Not To Use For Zeegap 50mg
How To Use For Zeegap 50mg
- Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water
- Take this medicine with or without food
- Take this medicine at the same time
- Dose: Use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The dosage is determined by doctor according to the condition of the patient.
Why Choose For Zeegap 50mg
Zeegap contains Pregabalin, it inhibits the release of excitatory neurotransmitter by binding to protein subunit of voltage gated calcium channel. In addition to the treatment of epilepsy, it has the following properties:
- Anxiolytic
- Analgesic
- Anti-convulsant.
Effective For For Zeegap 50mg
- Epileptic seizures
- Neuropathic pain (pain from damage to the nerves) associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (complication of shingles)
- Pain from spinal cord injury
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Fibromyalgia syndrome (widespread musculoskeletal pain).
Benefits For Zeegap 50mg
- Anti-epileptic
- Anti-convulsant
- Anxiolytic
- Analgesic
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Faqs
How long will it take to treat nerve pain?
This medicine starts relieving nerve pain within the first week of use. However, it may show full benefit after 3-4 weeks.
Will this medicine increase my weight
This medicine might increase your weight especially if you have co-existing diabetes.
Can children use this medicine?
The effect and safety of this medicine is undetermined in children under 17 years of age. Do not give this medicine to your child without consulting a doctor.
Which medicines might interact with Zeegap?
Following medicines may interact with Zeegap:
- Opiates
- Benzodiazepines
- Ethanol
- Lorazepam
- Oxycodone
Can I overdose on this medicine
Yes, consult your doctor immediately if you have the following symptoms of overdose:
- Confusion
- Somnolence
- Agitation
- Restlessness
- Coma (rare).
Warnings
Pregnancy
The effect of this medicine is undetermined in pregnant females. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Lactation
The effect of this medicine is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Driving
Zeegap may cause sleepiness and dizziness. Avoid driving, until you know how this medicine affects you.
Liver
This medicine is probably safe to use in liver diseases. Consult your doctor for more information.
Kidney
Caution is advised in patients with pre-existing kidney diseases. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Alcohol
Avoid alcohol consumption when using this medicine. Alcohol consumption may worsen the impairment of motor skills.
Precautions
• Discontinue it gradually over a week to avoid increased seizure frequency
• Avoid using this medicine if symptoms of angioedema appear
• Discontinue if myopathy or increase in creatinine Kinase is diagnosed
• Caution is advised in elderly people with heart problems.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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