INTRODUCTION SONAXA 50MG contains Pregabalin which belongs to a group of medicines known as anticonvulsants. It is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Epilepsy is a disorder in which nerve cell activity in brain is disturbed, causing seizures. This medicine is used to treat the certain form of epilepsy (partial seizures with or without secondary generalization) in adults. Damage to nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord leads to peripheral and central neuropathic pain. This medicine is used to treat pain caused by damaged nerves. Neuropathic pain may have an impact on physical and social functioning and overall quality of life associated with the mood changes, disturbances in sleep and fatigue. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by the persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. SONAXA 50MG efficiently helps in reducing the psychological symptoms of this disorder. Always take SONAXA 50MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water. Do not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel drowsy. This medicine is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding. Before taking, tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems. The common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, headache and diarrhea. USES OF SONAXA 50MG Treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in adults HOW SONAXA 50MG WORKS Pregabalin works by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain and stops seizures. In neuropathic pain, it interferes with pain messages travelling through the brain and down the spine and blocks the pain. DIRECTIONS FOR USE Always take SONAXA 50MG exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with plenty of water. SIDE EFFECTS OF SONAXA 50MG SERIOUS Muscle problems, muscle pain, soreness or weakness Blurred vision, double vision Weight gain COMMON Dizziness, drowsiness, headache Increased appetite Confusion Decrease in sexual libido Memory impairment Difficulty in speaking Tingling feeling, numbness Fatigue Vertigo Dry mouth, constipation Vomiting, nausea Flatulence, diarrhea Swelling of the body including extremities Feeling drunk, abnormal style of walking Weight gain Muscle cramp, joint pain, back pain Sore throat RARE Liver failure, inflammation of the liver Inflammation of the pancreas Difficulty in swallowing Slow or reduced movement of the body Increased fluid in the abdomen or lungs Convulsions Heart rhythm disturbances Muscle damage HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS Headache: Apply hot or cold-water bag on your head. Take rest in a quiet and dark room. Drink tea or coffee. Diarrhea: Drink lot of fluid, such as water or squash, to avoid dehydration. Do not take any other medicines without consulting your doctor. WARNING & PRECAUTIONS PREGNANCY SONAXA 50MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. BREASTFEEDING SONAXA 50MG should be used with caution for breastfeeding women unless necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. DRIVING AND USING MACHINES Do not drive or operate any machinery while taking this medicine, it may make you feel drowsy. ALCOHOL Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medicine. KIDNEY SONAXA 50MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Consult your doctor for advice. LIVER SONAXA 50MG should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor for advice. ALLERGY Do not take if you are allergic to the medicine. LUNGS SONAXA 50MG should be taken with caution in patients with lung disease. Consult your doctor for advice. INTERACTIONS Talk to your doctor if you are taking: Other medicines which have or had sedative effects (including opioids) Oxycodone (used as a painkiller) Lorazepam (used for treating anxiety) SYNOPSIS Drug :   Pregabalin Pharmacological Category :   Anticonvulsants Therapeutic Indication :   Epilepsy, Neuropathic pain and Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in adults Dosage Forms :   Tablet, Capsule, Injection MORE INFORMATION Store at room temperature 15-25°C and keep out of reach of children. FAQs ABOUT SONAXA 50MG Can SONAXA 50MG be used in pregnant women? No. It is not recommended for use in the pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine. How does SONAXA 50MG work for pain? It works by changing the way that nerves send messages to your brain. If the messages are reduced, then pain will be reduced. REFERENCES 1. Goodman and Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. Chapter – 21 – Pharmacotherapy of the epilepsies; 12th ed. 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Pfizer Pharmaceuticals LLC; Parke-Davis Div of Pfizer Inc;U.S. Food & Drug Administration; [Revised on 06/2011] [Accessed 19 Oct 2020] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/021446s026,022488s005lbl.pdf VIDEOS Pregabalin CAPSULE – Drug Information Pregabalin CAPSULE : Therapeutic Uses, Warning and Precautions, Interactions, Directions for Use, Side Effects and Storage Net Qty 1 N Item Weight 25 g Ingredient Pregabalin Hsn Code 30049082 Show more