BrandName_1383

Category- Allopathy

Medicine Highlights

Uses 1. To control nerve pain caused by herpes (postherpetic neuralgia) 
2. To treat sciatic nerve pain 
3. To treat nerve and muscle pains (fibromyalgia) 
4. To treat diabetic nerve pain 
5. To control seizures 
Common Side Effects  1. Dizziness  
2. Sleepiness  
3. Headache  
4. Tiredness  
5. Fluid retention  
6. Nausea  
7. Blurred vision  
8. Dry mouth  
9. Weight gain 
10. Constipation 
11. Inability to empty your bladder 
12. Dry mouth 
13. Drowsiness 
14. Dizziness 
15. Confusion 
Additional Information Only drive or use machines once you’re sure BrandName doesn’t make you dizzy or sleepy, as these effects can put you at risk of accidents or falls.
Storage 1. The medicine should be stored at room temperature. 
2. Keep away from sunlight and moisture. 
3. Keep away from the reach of children. 
How to Take This MedicineSwallow this medicine with water. 

BrandName Summary

BrandName is a combination medicine used to treat chronic nerve pain, like the kind caused by diabetes, sciatica, or shingles. BrandName helps calm overactive nerves that keep sending pain signals, and nortriptyline helps boost certain brain chemicals that reduce the feeling of pain and improve mood and sleep. Together, they give better relief than either one alone. Common side effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy, dry mouth, blurry vision, constipation, weight gain, and sometimes swelling in the feet. People with serious heart, kidney, or liver problems, or who’ve had allergic reactions to these medicines, should avoid this medicine. It’s not safe to use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding without a doctor’s advice. Drinking alcohol or taking other sleep-inducing medicines while on this can make side effects worse. Always follow the doctor’s instructions and never stop taking this medicine suddenly.

BrandName Uses 

BrandName are oral combination medicines belonging to the category of anticonvulsant and vitamin supplements and are used for the following indications:

  1. Nerve pain caused after herpes 
  2. Diabetic nerve pains 
  3. Seizures 
  4. Musculoskeletal pain (Fibromyalgia) 
  5. Sciatic Pain 

BrandName side effects

More Common

  1. Dizziness  
  2. Sleepiness  
  3. Headache  
  4. Tiredness  
  5. Fluid retention  
  6. Nausea  
  7. Blurred vision  
  8. Dry mouth  
  9. Weight gain 
  10. Constipation 
  11. Inability to empty your bladder 
  12. Dry mouth 
  13. Drowsiness 
  14. Dizziness 
  15. Confusion 

Less Common

  1. Breathing problems or wheezing 
  2. Racing heart 
  3. Fever or general ill feeling 
  4. Swollen lymph nodes 
  5. Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat 
  6. Trouble swallowing or throat tightness 
  7. Itching, skin rash, or pale red bumps on the skin called hives 
  8. Nausea or vomiting 
  9. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting 
  10. Stomach cramps 
  11. Joint pain 
  12. Suicidal thoughts 
  13. Hallucinations 
  14. Dizziness or confusion 
  15. Blurry vision 
  16. Slurred speech 
  17. Sweating 
  18. Feeling shakiness 

How BrandName works 

BrandName works to ease nerve pain, especially in conditions like diabetic neuropathy, sciatica, or post-shingles pain, where damaged nerves keep sending pain signals even when there’s no injury. Imagine your nerves as telephone wires; when they’re fired, they send wrong messages, like pain, to your brain.BrandName acts like a signal blocker; it attaches to special switches (calcium channels) on the nerves and stops them from shouting pain messages. Meanwhile, nortriptyline works like a mood lifter and pain filter; it boosts certain brain chemicals (serotonin and noradrenaline) that help calm the brain’s response to pain and improve sleep and mood. Together, they don’t just silence the faulty wires; they also help your brain feel more balanced and less overwhelmed by pain. This combo is especially helpful when pain affects sleep, emotions, and daily life, giving people a chance to feel normal again.

Safety Measures and Warning 

Past mental health issues

BrandName directly acts on the brain and causes different effects like sedation, drowsiness, and suicidal thoughts. inform the doctor about your past mental health issues before using it.

Pregnancy

We don’t know if BrandName harms the baby in humans, but animal studies show BrandName can affect the baby’s growth. It is advised to get a recommendation from the doctor before using it.

Breastfeeding

BrandName can pass into breast milk; this combination can cause toxicity in a fetus, so tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should stop breastfeeding or stop it.

Kidney and Liver Problems

BrandName is known to be safe for use in liver and kidney disease patients. BrandName may cause serious liver damage and kidney failure sometimes in patients with serious liver and kidney problems. Consult a doctor before using them.

BrandName Interaction with Food Product

Avoid alcohol and smoking simultaneously, as together with amitriptyline, this can cause some serious side effects like confusion, hallucinations, drowsiness, and sedation. So, try to avoid alcohol consumption and smoking. Go to the hospital if you face any problems.

BrandName Interaction with Other Medicines

Avoid taking BrandName with the following medicines, as it may increase or decrease the desired effect, or in worse cases, it could be fatal: the following medicines, as it may increase or decrease the desired effect, or in worse cases, it could be fatal:

BrandName Chemical Structure

IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry)/Chemical name

Pregabalin- 3-(10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cycloheptene-5-ylidene)-N,N-dimethyl-1-propanamine. 

Nortriptyline- 3-(10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N-methylpropan-1-amine 

Intake routine/cycle

Daily dose

Take BrandName exactly as your doctor recommends. The dose may change based on your condition and how well you respond. Do not take more than prescribed without consulting your doctor. 

Missed Dose

If you forget to take your medicine, take the medication as soon as you remember. If it’s nearly time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Always consult the doctor before making any changes to your dosage

Overdose

It is not recommended to take more than 600 mg of BrandName combination per day, as it may cause severe overdosing effects like extreme drowsiness, confusion, unconsciousness, sweating, double vision, low blood pressure, and slurred speech. Immediately seek medical attention and provide the patient sufficient care in terms of overdose and unconscious situations.

Storage

  1. Store the medicine at room temperature.
  2. Keep away from sunlight and moisture.
  3. Keep out of reach of children.

Directions for use 

  1. If you forget to take BrandName, take it as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. 
  2. Take BrandName exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at the same time each day. 
  3. Do not stop taking BrandName without your doctor’s approval, even if you feel better. 

FAQ’s

What are the BrandName combination medicine used for? 

BrandName is a combination medicine often used for nerve pain, such as pain from diabetes, sciatica, or after shingles. BrandName helps by calming down the nerves that are sending pain signals, and nortriptyline (a type of vitamin B12) helps fix damaged nerves.

What are BrandName medicine side effects?  

Some common side effects of BrandName include feeling sleepy or dizzy, blurred vision, dry mouth, weight gain, or swelling in hands and feet.

What is the maximum BrandName dosage to be taken per day? 

Don’t take more than 600 mg of BrandName combination per day, as it may cause severe overdosing effects like extreme drowsiness, confusion, unconsciousness, sweating, double vision, low blood pressure, and slurred speech. Immediately seek medical attention and provide the patient sufficient care.

What are BrandName brands in India?

BrandName have different brand names that are endorsed by marketing companies, but the salt name remains the same. Many of the brands fail to pass the CDSCO standard quality test, and it’s the time when Saya Care steps in, and we provide the medicine with a quality test report.

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Authors

  • Siva Krishna Adithya Bhumireddy

    Siva Krishna Adithya Bhumireddy completed Bachelor of Pharmacy from GIET School of Pharmacy affiliated to Andhra University and from his 3rd year of graduation itself he was working as a freelance Medical and Publication writer and having expertise in Systematic reviews and clinical research. With his keen interest and skills in research and documentation practices he also reviewed more than 100 manuscripts from international journals like Elsevier, Springer Nature, Sage Journals and all the manuscripts were indexed and appeared in Pub Med, Scopus and Web of Science databases and received honorary recognition letters and certificates from all of them. Siva Krishna Adithya also published few systematic, narrative reviews and few chapters of international expertise.

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  • Mahak Phartyal

    Mahak Phartyal completed her bachelor's in pharmacy from Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University. She previously worked as a Medical Writer at Meril Life Sciences, where she wrote numerous scientific abstracts for conferences such as India Live 2024 and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). During her college years, she developed a keen research interest and published an article titled “Preliminary Phytochemical Screening, Physicochemical and Fluorescence Analysis of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis and Syzygium cumini Leaves.

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