Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for MAXNURON PG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for MAXNURON PG TAB
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Overview
MAXNURON PG TAB is a Schedule H drug.MAXNURON PG TAB is composed of: METHYLCOBALAMIN (750 MCG), LEVOCARNITINE (550 MG), PREGABALIN (75 MG)
Levocarnitine is a naturally occurring substance that the body needs for energy.Levocarnitine belongs to the class of medications called as amino acid derivative. It works by improving the low levels of carnitine in the body.
Pregabalin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Pregabalin also affects chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. Pregabalin is used to treat pain caused by fibromyalgia, or nerve pain in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), herpes zoster (post-herpetic neuralgia), or spinal cord injury. Pregabalin is also used with other medications to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 4 years old.
Usage
LEVOCARNITINE is generally used to treat: Systemic Carnitine DeficiencyLEVOCARNITINE can address symptoms like: Fatigue (tiredness), Confusion
PREGABALIN is generally used to treat: Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Neuropathies, Neuralgia, Postherpetic
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 4yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
MAXNURON PG TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for MAXNURON PG TAB and its Constituents
- Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.
- The liquid medicine can be taken alone or mixed with a beverage or soft food. Sip or eat the mixture slowly.Levocarnitine should be taken at evenly spaced intervals every 3 or 4 hours. This medicine works best if you take it with a meal or within 30 minutes after a meal.
- While using levocarnitine, you may need frequent blood tests.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Avoid excess dose.
- Take precautions during levocarnitine treatment as you may be at risk of bleeding.Do not take this drug if you are allergic to levocarnitine or any of its ingredients.
Dosage should be reduced in patients with kidney disease. Use with caution in patients with heart failure since it can cause peripheral edema and weight gain. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or handle machinery after taking the medicine. Caution should be advised to patients with decreased platelet counts and bleeding disorders, irregular heart rhythms, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
Common Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Diarrhoea, Muscle Pain, Paresthesia, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Vomit, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Fever, Abdomen Discomfort, Dizziness, Eyes Change In Vision, Loss Of Appetite, Hands Swelling, Feet Swelling, Weakness (generalized)PREGABALIN : Drowsiness, Dizziness, Dry Mouth, Constipation, Weight Gain
Serious Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Blood Pressure, High, Rhabdomyolysis, Breathlessness, Depression, Hyperglycemia, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Head HeadacheRare Side-Effects
LEVOCARNITINE : Skin Rash, Itchy SkinPREGABALIN : Skin Rash, Eyes Blurred Vision, Easy Bruising, Confusion, Weakness (generalized), Fever, Hands Swelling, Legs Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching
Disease Interactions
PREGABALIN can interfere with: Depression, Psychosis, Angioedema, Myopathy, Congestive Heart Disease, Heart BlockTechnical Classification
LEVOCARNITINE is categorized as: NUTRACEUTICAL PRODUCTS / ALTERNATIVE MEDICINESPREGABALIN is categorized as: GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID ANALOGS / ANTICONVULSANTS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS
Prescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| Evening | 51% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 29% |
| 2 Times Daily | 12% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 30 Days | 26% |
| 7 Days | 16% |
| 14 Days | 16% |
| 60 Days | 13% |
| 45 Days | 10% |
| 21 Days | 9% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 3% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 6% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 14% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 25% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 31% |
| 70yrs and above | 21% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 56% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Neurologist | 97% |
| Physician | 1% |
| Gastroenterologist | 1% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| MAXNURON LC CAP | 24% |
| APURTIA MAX CAP | 14% |
| MAXNURON LC TAB | 11% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| NCV (ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for MAXNURON PG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| MAXNURON PG TAB | INR 310 for 10 TABLETS | METHYLCOBALAMIN 750 MCG, LEVOCARNITINE 550 MG, PREGABALIN 75 MG |