Pregabalin (Lyrica)

Overview

• Pregabalin, trade name Lyrica, is an anti-seizure medication primarily used to treat neuropathic pain.
• Common conditions treated include fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, and postherpetic neuralgia.

Mnemonic & Memory Anchors

• Pregame for Pregabalin: The concept of a pregame show is used as a memory anchor for the drug.
  • Pregame = Pregabalin.
• Wires and Nerves: Wires symbolize nerves as both transmit electrical impulses.
  • Broken wires = damaged nerves, which pregabalin treats.
• Electrician: Symbolizes the role of Pregabalin in "fixing" broken nerves.

Uses

• Neuropathic Pain: Primary use is to treat pain from damaged nerves.
• Seizures: Though mainly for nerve pain, it can be used in combination with other medications to treat seizures as part of the anti-seizure drug class.

Side Effects

• Sedation and Drowsiness: Main side effects.
  • Patients should be advised to avoid activities requiring full alertness, like driving, until they understand how the drug affects them.

Summary

• Pregabalin is an anticonvulsant used primarily for nerve pain and potentially for seizures.
• Important to monitor for sedation and drowsiness as side effects.

Additional Notes

• Symbolic imagery like a comfortable chair with anti-shake shocks is used to depict pregabalin's role in preventing seizures (anti-shake).