Peg NT Lite 50mg/10mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Pregabalin (50mg) + Nortriptyline (10mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Peg NT Lite 50mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain by stopping the movement of pain signals to the brain.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Peg NT Lite 50mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. It works by decreasing the pain through the modulation of calcium channel activity and increasing the levels of chemical messengers that stop the movement of pain signals in the brain. This medicine may cause side effects such as drowsiness, and it is important to inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines or have a history of seizures. It is also advised to seek immediate medical help if you experience hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle twitching, or loss of coordination. Consult your doctor for more information and before starting this medication.
Directions for 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. Peg NT Lite 50mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Peg NT Lite 50mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pregabalin and Nortriptyline. Pregabalin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases the 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. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
Quick Tips
Peg NT Lite 50mg/10mg Tablet 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 Peg NT Lite 50mg/10mg Tablet, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.