Drug Classification Mode of Action Indication Contraindication Adverse Reaction Route Dosage Nursing Responsibilities

Generic Name Anticonvulsant, Binds to calcium Adjunctive therapy None known. • Dizziness, Oral 750mg Before:
antineuralgic, channel sites in CNS in treatment of Cautions: drowsiness, Check Doctor's orders
Lyrica analgesic tissue, inhibiting partial-onset HF, renal impairment, • ataxia, Check medication chart to
excitatory seizures. cardiovascular • peripheral avoid double dosage
Brand Name neurotransmitter Management of disease, diabetes, edema Check if you have right
Pregabalin release. Exerts neuropathic pain history of • Weight gain, medicaton and right patient
antinociceptive, associated with angioedema • blurred Obtain baseline data
anticonvulsant diabetic pts at risk for suicide. • vision, Pain: Assess onset, type,
activity. peripheral location, and duration of pain.
• diplopia,
Therapeutic Effect neuropathy or
Decreases symptoms spinal • difficulty During:
of painful cord injury. with Provide safety measures as
peripheral Management of concentration, needed
neuropathy; postherpetic • attention, Assess for clinical
decreases frequency neuralgia. • cognition improvement; record onset of
of partial seizures. Management of • tremor, relief of
fibromyalgia. • dry mouth, pain. Assess for evidence of
• headache, peripheral
constipation, edema behind medial malleolus
• asthenia. (usually
• Abnormal first area of edema). Question
• gait, for
• confusion, changes in visual acuity.
• incoordination
After:
• twitching,
Do not abruptly stop taking
• flatulence, drug; seizure
• vomiting, frequency may be increased
• edema, • Avoid tasks that require
• myopathy. alterness, motor skills until
response to drug is established.
• Avoid alcohol.
• Carry identification
card, bracelet to note seizure
disorder, anticonvulsant
therapy.