Question

A client has been prescribed pregabalin for simple partial seizures. what is a contraindication for this medication?

Answer 1

There are many conditions under which the medicine such as Pregabalin can show harmful effect on the person.

It is a medicine which is used in case of epilepsy, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain and other such conditions.

These conditions can be:

• A significant decrease in the certain blood clotting cells known as platelets.
• Depression
• Chronic heart failure
• Heart related disorders
• Weight gain
• Any of the allergies encountered after taking the medicines
• Reduction in kidney function
• Muscle tenderness

Answer 2

The contradictions of the drug, named pregabilin are the following;

· Alcohol use

· Hypersens

· CNS depressant if used

· Depression

· Renal impairment

· Elderly people

· Angioedema

This are the following contradictions that may interfere or cause certain reactions if drug is taken and the individual falls under the following categories.