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Pregabalin 50 mg Capsule, 60-count — NDC 80425-0025-1 (Billing 80425-0025-01)

by Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC · 60 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 60 capsules of Pregabalin 50 mg Capsule from Advanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC, marketed since Jul 2019 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 3 package sizes.

NDC 80425-0025-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 80425-0025-1 billing pads the package segment with a zero
This package
Contains60-count Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $0.1702/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Main listing for product 80425-0025 · Also comes in: 30 capsules 80425-0025-3 90 capsules 80425-0025-2
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Other active recalls for Pregabalin (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
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Class III · May 16, 2024 — Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Complaint received from a re-packager, American Health Packaging (AHP), where a foreign tablet was discovered in one of the bottles during packaging set up. Tablet identified as pantoprazole tablet 20mg. (Rising Pharma Holding, Inc.) · FDA recall D-0541-2024
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 80425-0025-1
Product NDC 80425-0025
11-digit billing NDC 80425002501
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 483448
UNII 55JG375S6M
Application # ANDA209743
SPL Set ID af739a0d-a3cd-754f-e053-2a95a90ad655
DEA schedule CV
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-07-19
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance PREGABALIN
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 483448
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 80425-0025-1 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 80425-0025-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Gabapentinoids class.

Drug family (ATC) Gabapentinoids
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Pregabalin capsules, oral solution (liquid), and extended-release (long-acting) tablets are used to relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves) that can occur in your arms, hands, fingers, legs, feet, or toes if you have diabetes and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN; the burning, stabbing pain or aches that may last for months or years after an attack of shingles). Pregabalin capsules and oral solution are also used to relieve neuropathic pain that can occur after a spinal cord injury and to treat fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain, muscle stiffness and tenderness, t...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It treats nerve pain from diabetes and from shingles. Some products, like Lyrica and pregabalin capsules and oral solution, are also used for fibromyalgia, spinal cord injury nerve...
  • Yes for the capsules and oral solution, with or without food. The extended-release tablets are taken once a day after your evening meal and swallowed whole. Do not crush, split or...
  • If you miss the dose after your evening meal, take your usual dose at bedtime with a snack. If you miss that too, take it after a morning meal. If you miss that as well, just take...
  • What happens if I miss a dose of pregabalin extended-release?
📖 Read our full Pregabalin guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.1702 $10.21 / 60 capsules
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
80425-0025-01 You're viewing this Main listing 60 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE 2019-07-19 — Active
80425-0025-02 80425-0025-2 90 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE 2019-07-19 — Active
80425-0025-03 80425-0025-3 30 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE 2019-07-19 — Active

You're viewing one of 3 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 60-count package — 60 capsule in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 80425-0025-03?
Both are Pregabalin 50 mg Capsule — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 60-count one, while NDC 80425-0025-03 is the 30 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Pregabalin 50 mg Capsule?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

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Pregabalin 50 mg 60687-0484-01 American 100 capsules $0.047 AB Availability likely —
Pregabalin 50 mg 62135-0444-90 Chartwell 90 capsules $0.047 AB Availability likely —
Pregabalin 50 mg 67877-0463-05 Ascend 500 capsules $0.047 AB Availability likely —
Pregabalin 50 mg 69238-1311-09 Amneal 90 capsules $0.047 AB Availability likely —
Pregabalin 50 mg 69367-0325-09 Westminster 90 capsules $0.047 AB Availability likely —
Pregabalin 50 mg 69367-0425-05 Westminster 500 capsules $0.047 AB Availability likely —
Pregabalin 50 mg 72603-0353-01 NorthStar 90 capsules $0.047 AB Availability likely —
Pregabalin 50 mg 27808-0235-01 Tris 90 capsules $0.059 AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 69097-0955-05 Cipla 90 capsules $0.059 AB FDA listed —
Lyrica 50 mg 58151-0237-77 Viatris 90 capsules $9.684 AB Availability likely —
Pregabalin 50 mg 13668-0359-01 Torrent 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
pregabalin 50 mg 14445-0174-00 Indoco 1000 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 25000-0180-07 MARKSANS 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregablin 50 mg 33342-0166-10 Macleods 90 capsules — — FDA listed —
pregabalin 50 mg 43598-0292-05 Dr.Reddys 500 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 46708-0120-10 Alembic 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 47335-0687-08 Sun 100 capsules — — FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 50228-0351-10 ScieGen 1000 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 51407-0575-90 Golden 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 53401-0007-30 Aphena 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 55154-8097-00 Cardinal 10 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 55700-0774-30 Quality 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 58118-1463-08 Clinical 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 60219-1311-09 Amneal 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 60760-0205-30 St. 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 60760-0750-30 St. 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 60760-0768-60 St. 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 62332-0120-10 Alembic 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 63629-8195-01 Bryant 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 64980-0411-01 Rising 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 65862-0759-01 Aurobindo 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 67046-1494-03 Coupler 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 68788-7521-01 Preferred 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 68788-8472-01 Preferred 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
PREGABALIN capsules, CV 50 mg 69097-0678-02 Cipla 30 capsules — — Discontinued —
Pregabalin 50 mg 70518-2762-00 REMEDYREPACK 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 70518-3636-00 REMEDYREPACK 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 70518-4585-00 REMEDYREPACK 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71205-0556-30 Proficient 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71205-0696-30 Proficient 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71205-0870-00 Proficient 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71209-0033-04 Cadila 90 capsules — — FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71335-1300-01 Bryant 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71335-1751-01 Bryant 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71335-1790-01 Bryant 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71610-0314-30 Aphena 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71610-0619-53 Aphena 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71610-0820-30 Aphena 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71610-0882-46 Aphena 56 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 71610-0930-30 Aphena 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 72162-1542-09 Bryant 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 72189-0019-30 Direct_Rx 30 capsules — AB Discontinued —
Pregabalin 50 mg 72205-0012-06 Novadoz 1000 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 72658-0809-01 Eskayef 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 73190-0054-50 AvKARE 500 capsules — AB Discontinued —
Pregabalin 50 mg 76282-0569-05 Exelan 500 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 76420-0096-30 Asclemed 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 76420-0118-30 Asclemed 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mgthis 80425-0025-01 Advanced 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 80425-0026-01 Advanced 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 80425-0027-01 Advanced 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 80425-0152-01 Advanced 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 80425-0327-01 Advanced 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 80425-0421-01 Advanced 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 82619-0123-01 Creekwood 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 82804-0184-30 Proficient 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 82804-0944-00 Proficient 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 82968-0007-01 FOURRTS 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 29300-0440-19 Unichem 90 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Pregabalin 50 mg 58118-0759-08 Clinical 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2019
On the market since
Jul 2019
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

What it looks like

Color white
ShapeCapsule
ImprintAN;1311
Size16 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAdvanced Rx of Tennessee, LLC
Application holderAMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS CO GMBH
FDA applicationANDA209743 (ANDA)
Labeler code80425
First marketedJul 2019
DEA scheduleCV
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio280 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Medication Guide 🔬 Clinical Studies 🔒 Drug Abuse and Dependence 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 82 words ▾

1. Indications and Usage Section 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Pregabalin capsules are indicated for: Management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy Management of postherpetic neuralgia Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 17 years of age and older Management of fibromyalgia Management of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury Pediatric use information is approved for Pfizer’s LYRICA (pregabalin) Capsules. However, due to Pfizer’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2. Dosage and Administration Section

2.1Important Administration Instructions Pregabalin capsules are given orally with or without food. When discontinuing pregabalin capsules, taper gradually over a minimum of 1 week [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. Because pregabalin is eliminated primarily by renal excretion, adjust the dose in adult patients with reduced renal function [see Dosage and Administration (2.7)].

2.2Neuropathic Pain Associated with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Adults The maximum recommended dose of pregabalin capsule is 100 mg three times a day (300 mg/day) in patients with creatinine clearance of at least 60 mL/min. Begin dosing at 50 mg three times a day (150 mg/day). The dose may be increased to 300 mg/day within 1 week based on efficacy and tolerability.

Although pregabalin capsule was also studied at 600 mg/day, there is no evidence that this dose confers additional significant benefit and this dose was less well tolerated. In view of the dose-dependent adverse reactions, treatment with doses above 300 mg/day is not recommended [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

2.3Postherpetic Neuralgia in Adults The recommended dose of pregabalin capsule is 75 mg to 150 mg two times a day, or 50 mg to 100 mg three times a day (150 to 300 mg/day) in patients with creatinine clearance of at least 60 mL/min. Begin dosing at 75 mg two times a day, or 50 mg three times a day (150 mg/day). The dose may be increased to 300 mg/day within 1 week based on efficacy and tolerability.

Patients who do not experience sufficient pain relief following 2 to 4 weeks of treatment with 300 mg/day, and who are able to tolerate pregabalin capsules, may be treated with up to 300 mg two times a day, or 200 mg three times a day (600 mg/day). In view of the dose-dependent adverse reactions and the higher rate of treatment discontinuation due to adverse reactions, reserve dosing above 300 mg/day for those patients who have on-going pain and are tolerating 300 mg daily [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

2.4Adjunctive Therapy for Partial-Onset Seizures in Patients 17 Years of Age and Older The recommended dosages for adult patients 17 years of age and older is included in Table 1. Administer the total daily dosage orally in two or three divided doses as indicated in Table 1. Based on clinical response and tolerability, dosage may be increased, approximately weekly.

Table 1. Recommended Dosage for Adult Patients 17 Years and Older Age and Body Weight Recommended Initial Dosage Recommended Maximum Dosage Frequency of Administration Adults (17 years and older) 150 mg/day 600 mg/day 2 or 3 divided doses Both the efficacy and adverse event profiles of pregabalin capsules have been shown to be dose-related. The effect of dose escalation rate on the tolerability of pregabalin capsules has not been formally studied.

The efficacy of adjunctive pregabalin capsules in patients taking gabapentin has not been evaluated in controlled trials. Consequently, dosing recommendations for the use of pregabalin capsules with gabapentin cannot be offered. Pediatric use information is approved for Pfizer’s LYRICA (pregabalin) Capsules.

However, due to Pfizer’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.

2.5Management of Fibromyalgia in Adults The recommended dose of pregabalin capsules for fibromyalgia is 300 to 450 mg/day. Begin dosing at 75 mg two times a day (150 mg/day). The dose may be increased to 150 mg two times a day (300 mg/day) within 1 week based on efficacy and tolerability.

Patients who do not experience sufficient benefit with 300 mg/day may be further increased to 225 mg two times a day (450 mg/day). Although pregabalin capsule was also studied at 600 mg/day, there is no evidence that this dose confers additional benefit and this dose was less well tolerated. In view of the dose-dependent adverse reactions, treatment with doses above 450 mg/day is not recommended [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

2.6Neu… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 215 words ▾

3. Dosage Forms and Strengths Pregabalin Capsules are available in 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 225 mg, and 300 mg strengths [see Description (11) and How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)]. Pregabalin capsules, 25 mg are supplied as white, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1310” on body.

Pregabalin capsules, 50 mg are supplied as white, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1311” on body. Pregabalin capsules, 75 mg are supplied as white/orange, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1312” on body. Pregabalin capsules, 100 mg are supplied as orange, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1313” on body.

Pregabalin capsules, 150 mg are supplied as white, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1314” on body. Pregabalin capsules, 200 mg are supplied as light orange, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1315” on body. Pregabalin capsules, 225 mg are supplied as white/light orange, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1316” on body.

Pregabalin capsules, 300 mg are supplied as white/orange, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1317” on body.

⛔ Contraindications 34 words ▾

4. Contraindications Pregabalin capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to pregabalin or any of its components. Angioedema and hypersensitivity reactions have occurred in patients receiving pregabalin therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5. Warnings and Precautions

5.1Angioedema There have been postmarketing reports of angioedema in patients during initial and chronic treatment with pregabalin. Specific symptoms included swelling of the face, mouth (tongue, lips, and gums), and neck (throat and larynx). There were reports of life-threatening angioedema with respiratory compromise requiring emergency treatment.

Discontinue pregabalin immediately in patients with these symptoms. Exercise caution when prescribing pregabalin to patients who have had a previous episode of angioedema. In addition, patients who are taking other drugs associated with angioedema (e.g., angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors [ACE-inhibitors]) may be at increased risk of developing angioedema.

5.2Hypersensitivity There have been postmarketing reports of hypersensitivity in patients shortly after initiation of treatment with pregabalin. Adverse reactions included skin redness, blisters, hives, rash, dyspnea, and wheezing. Discontinue pregabalin immediately in patients with these symptoms.

5.3Suicidal Behavior and Ideation Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including pregabalin, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication. Monitor patients treated with any AED for any indication for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. Pooled analyses of 199 placebo-controlled clinical trials (mono- and adjunctive therapy) of 11 different AEDs showed that patients randomized to one of the AEDs had approximately twice the risk (adjusted Relative Risk 1.8, 95% CI:1.2, 2.7) of suicidal thinking or behavior compared to patients randomized to placebo.

In these trials, which had a median treatment duration of 12 weeks, the estimated incidence rate of suicidal behavior or ideation among 27,863 AED-treated patients was 0.43%, compared to 0.24% among 16,029 placebo-treated patients, representing an increase of approximately one case of suicidal thinking or behavior for every 530 patients treated. There were four suicides in drug-treated patients in the trials and none in placebo-treated patients, but the number is too small to allow any conclusion about drug effect on suicide.

The increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior with AEDs was observed as early as one week after starting drug treatment with AEDs and persisted for the duration of treatment assessed. Because most trials included in the analysis did not extend beyond 24 weeks, the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior beyond 24 weeks could not be assessed. The risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior was generally consistent among drugs in the data analyzed.

The finding of increased risk with AEDs of varying mechanisms of action and across a range of indications suggests that the risk applies to all AEDs used for any indication. The risk did not vary substantially by age (5 to 100 years) in the clinical trials analyzed. Table 3 shows absolute and relative risk by indication for all evaluated AEDs.

Table 3. Risk by Indication for Antiepileptic Drugs in the Pooled Analysis Indication Placebo Patients with Events Per 1,000 Patients Drug Patients with Events Per 1,000 Patients Relative Risk: Incidence of Events in Drug Patients/Incidence in Placebo Patients Risk Difference: Additional Drug Patients with Events Per 1,000 Patients Epilepsy 1.0 3.4 3.5

2.4Psychiatric 5.7 8.5 1.5

2.9Other 1.0 1.8 1.9

0.9Total 2.4 4.3 1.8

1.9The relative risk for suicidal thoughts or behavior was higher in clinical trials for epilepsy than in clinical trials for psychiatric or other conditions, but the absolute risk differences were similar for the epilepsy and psychiatric indications. Anyone considering prescribing pregabalin or any other AED must balance the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior with the risk of untreated illness. Epilepsy and many other illnesses for which AEDs are prescribed are themselves associated with morbidity and m… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6. Adverse Reactions The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Angioedema [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.1)] Hypersensitivity [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.2)] Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.3)] Respiratory Depression [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.4)] Dizziness and Somnolence [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.5)] Increased Risk of Adverse Reactions with Abrupt or Rapid Discontinuation [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.6)] Peripheral Edema [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.7)] Weight Gain [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.8)] Tumorigenic Potential [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.9)] Ophthalmological Effects [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.10)] Creatine Kinase Elevations [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.11)] Decreased Platelet Count [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.12)] PR Interval Prolongation [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS (5.13)]

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In all controlled and uncontrolled trials across various patient populations during the premarketing development of pregabalin, more than 10,000 patients have received pregabalin. Approximately 5,000 patients were treated for 6 months or more, over 3,100 patients were treated for 1 year or longer, and over 1,400 patients were treated for at least 2 years.

Adverse Reactions Most Commonly Leading to Discontinuation in All Premarketing Controlled Clinical Studies In premarketing controlled trials of all adult populations combined, 14% of patients treated with pregabalin and 7% of patients treated with placebo discontinued prematurely due to adverse reactions. In the pregabalin treatment group, the adverse reactions most frequently leading to discontinuation were dizziness (4%) and somnolence (4%). In the placebo group, 1% of patients withdrew due to dizziness and less than 1% withdrew due to somnolence.

Other adverse reactions that led to discontinuation from controlled trials more frequently in the pregabalin group compared to the placebo group were ataxia, confusion, asthenia, thinking abnormal, blurred vision, incoordination, and peripheral edema (1% each). Most Common Adverse Reactions in All Controlled Clinical Studies in Adults In premarketing controlled trials of all adult patient populations combined (including DPN, PHN, and adult patients with partial-onset seizures), dizziness, somnolence, dry mouth, edema, blurred vision, weight gain, and "thinking abnormal" (primarily difficulty with concentration/attention) were more commonly reported by subjects treated with pregabalin than by subjects treated with placebo (greater than or equal to 5% and twice the rate of that seen in placebo).

Controlled Studies with Neuropathic Pain Associated with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation In clinical trials in adults with neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, 9% of patients treated with pregabalin and 4% of patients treated with placebo discontinued prematurely due to adverse reactions. In the pregabalin treatment group, the most common reasons for discontinuation due to adverse reactions were dizziness (3%) and somnolence (2%). In comparison, less than 1% of placebo patients withdrew due to dizziness and somnolence.

Other reasons for discontinuation from the trials, occurring with greater frequency in the pregabalin group than in the placebo group, were asthenia, confusion, and peripheral edema. Each of these events led to withdrawal in approximately 1% of patients. Most Common Adverse Reactions Table 4 lists all adverse reactions, regardless of causality, occurring in greater than or equal to 1% of patients with neuropathic pain associated with diabetic neuropathy in the comb… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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7. Drug Interactions Since pregabalin is predominantly excreted unchanged in the urine, undergoes negligible metabolism in humans (less than 2% of a dose recovered in urine as metabolites), and does not bind to plasma proteins, its pharmacokinetics are unlikely to be affected by other agents through metabolic interactions or protein binding displacement. In vitro and in vivo studies showed that pregabalin is unlikely to be involved in significant pharmacokinetic drug interactions.

Specifically, there are no pharmacokinetic interactions between pregabalin and the following antiepileptic drugs: carbamazepine, valproic acid, lamotrigine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and topiramate. Important pharmacokinetic interactions would also not be expected to occur between pregabalin and commonly used antiepileptic drugs [see Clinical Pharmacology (12)]. Pharmacodynamics Multiple oral doses of pregabalin were co-administered with oxycodone, lorazepam, or ethanol.

Although no pharmacokinetic interactions were seen, additive effects on cognitive and gross motor functioning were seen when pregabalin was co-administered with these drugs. No clinically important effects on respiration were seen.

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8. Use in Specific Populations

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to pregabalin during pregnancy. To provide information regarding the effects of in utero exposure to pregabalin, physicians are advised to recommend that pregnant patients taking pregabalin enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry. This can be done by calling the toll free number 1-888-233-2334, and must be done by patients themselves.

Information on the registry can also be found at the website http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with pregabalin in pregnant women. However, in animal reproduction studies, increased incidences of fetal structural abnormalities and other manifestations of developmental toxicity, including skeletal malformations, retarded ossification, and decreased fetal body weight were observed in the offspring of rats and rabbits given pregabalin orally during organogenesis, at doses that produced plasma pregabalin exposures (AUC) greater than or equal to 16 times human exposure at the maximum recommended dose (MRD) of 600 mg/day [see Data].

In an animal development study, lethality, growth retardation, and nervous and reproductive system functional impairment were observed in the offspring of rats given pregabalin during gestation and lactation. The no-effect dose for developmental toxicity was approximately twice the human exposure at MRD. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown.

However, the background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Data Animal Data When pregnant rats were given pregabalin (500, 1,250, or 2,500 mg/kg) orally throughout the period of organogenesis, incidences of specific skull alterations attributed to abnormally advanced ossification (premature fusion of the jugal and nasal sutures) were increased at greater than or equal to 1,250 mg/kg, and incidences of skeletal variations and retarded ossification were increased at all doses.

Fetal body weights were decreased at the highest dose. The low dose in this study was associated with a plasma exposure (AUC) approximately 17 times human exposure at the MRD of 600 mg/day. A no-effect dose for rat embryo-fetal developmental toxicity was not established.

When pregnant rabbits were given pregabalin (250, 500, or 1,250 mg/kg) orally throughout the period of organogenesis, decreased fetal body weight and increased incidences of skeletal malformations, visceral variations, and retarded ossification were observed at the highest dose. The no-effect dose for developmental toxicity in rabbits (500 mg/kg) was associated with a plasma exposure approximately 16 times human exposure at the MRD. In a study in which female rats were dosed with pregabalin (50, 100, 250, 1,250, or 2,500 mg/kg) throughout gestation and lactation, offspring growth was reduced at greater than or equal to 100 mg/kg and offspring survival was decreased at greater than or equal to 250 mg/kg.

The effect on offspring survival was pronounced at doses greater than or equal to 1,250 mg/kg, with 100% mortality in high-dose litters. When offspring were tested as adults, neurobehavioral abnormalities (decreased auditory startle responding) were observed at greater than or equal to 250 mg/kg and reproductive impairment (decreased fertility and litter size) was seen at 1,250 mg/kg. The no-effect dose for pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity in rats (50 mg/kg) produced a plasma exposure approximately 2 times human exposure at the MRD.

In the prenatal-postnatal study in rats, pregabalin prolonged gestation and induced dystocia at exposures greater than or equal to 50 times the mean human exposure (AUC(0 to 24) of… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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10. Overdosage Signs, Symptoms and Laboratory Findings of Acute Overdosage in Humans In the postmarketing experience, the most commonly reported adverse events observed with pregabalin when taken in overdose include reduced consciousness, depression/anxiety, confusional state, agitation, and restlessness. Seizures and heart block have also been reported.

Deaths have been reported in the setting of lone pregabalin overdose and in combination with other CNS depressants. Treatment or Management of Overdose There is no specific antidote for overdose with pregabalin. If indicated, elimination of unabsorbed drug may be attempted by emesis or gastric lavage; observe usual precautions to maintain the airway.

General supportive care of the patient is indicated including monitoring of vital signs and observation of the clinical status of the patient. Contact a Certified Poison Control Center for up-to-date information on the management of overdose with pregabalin. Pregabalin can be removed by hemodialysis.

Standard hemodialysis procedures result in significant clearance of pregabalin (approximately 50% in 4 hours).

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12. Clinical Pharmacology

12.1Mechanism of Action Pregabalin binds with high affinity to the alpha2-delta site (an auxiliary subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels) in central nervous system tissues. Although the mechanism of action of pregabalin has not been fully elucidated, results with genetically modified mice and with compounds structurally related to pregabalin (such as gabapentin) suggest that binding to the alpha2-delta subunit may be involved in pregabalin's anti-nociceptive and antiseizure effects in animals. In animal models of nerve damage, pregabalin has been shown to reduce calcium-dependent release of pro-nociceptive neurotransmitters in the spinal cord, possibly by disrupting alpha2-delta containing-calcium channel trafficking and/or reducing calcium currents.

Evidence from other animal models of nerve damage and persistent pain suggest the anti-nociceptive activities of pregabalin may also be mediated through interactions with descending noradrenergic and serotonergic pathways originating from the brainstem that modulate pain transmission in the spinal cord. While pregabalin is a structural derivative of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), it does not bind directly to GABAA, GABAB, or benzodiazepine receptors, does not augment GABAA responses in cultured neurons, does not alter rat brain GABA concentration or have acute effects on GABA uptake or degradation.

However, in cultured neurons prolonged application of pregabalin increases the density of GABA transporter protein and increases the rate of functional GABA transport. Pregabalin does not block sodium channels, is not active at opiate receptors, and does not alter cyclooxygenase enzyme activity. It is inactive at serotonin and dopamine receptors and does not inhibit dopamine, serotonin, or noradrenaline reuptake.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Pregabalin is well absorbed after oral administration, is eliminated largely by renal excretion, and has an elimination half-life of about 6 hours. Absorption and Distribution Following oral administration of pregabalin capsules under fasting conditions, peak plasma concentrations occur within 1.5 hours. Pregabalin oral bioavailability is greater than or equal to 90% and is independent of dose.

Following single- (25 mg to 300 mg) and multiple-dose (75 to 900 mg/day) administration, maximum plasma concentrations (Cmax) and area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) values increase linearly. Following repeated administration, steady-state is achieved within 24 to 48 hours. Multiple-dose pharmacokinetics can be predicted from single-dose data.

The rate of pregabalin absorption is decreased when given with food, resulting in a decrease in Cmax of approximately 25% to 30% and an increase in Tmax to approximately 3 hours. However, administration of pregabalin with food has no clinically relevant effect on the total absorption of pregabalin. Therefore, pregabalin can be taken with or without food.

Pregabalin does not bind to plasma proteins. The apparent volume of distribution of pregabalin following oral administration is approximately

0.5L/kg. Pregabalin is a substrate for system L transporter which is responsible for the transport of large amino acids across the blood brain barrier. Although there are no data in humans, pregabalin has been shown to cross the blood brain barrier in mice, rats, and monkeys.

In addition, pregabalin has been shown to cross the placenta in rats and is present in the milk of lactating rats. Metabolism and Elimination Pregabalin undergoes negligible metabolism in humans. Following a dose of radiolabeled pregabalin, approximately 90% of the administered dose was recovered in the urine as unchanged pregabalin.

The N-methylated derivative of pregabalin, the major metabolite of pregabalin found in urine, accounted for 0.9% of the dose. In preclinical studies, pregabalin (S-enantiomer) did not undergo racemization to the R-enantiomer in mice, rats, rabbits, or monk… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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16. How Supplied/Storage and Handling Pregabalin capsules, 50 mg are supplied as white, hard gelatin capsule printed with black ink “AN” on cap & “1311” on body. They are available as follows: Botles of 30 Capsules NDC: 80425-0025-03 Botles of 60 Capsules NDC: 80425-0025-01 Botles of 90 Capsules NDC: 80425-0025-02 Storage and Handling Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Dispense in tight (USP), child-resistant containers.

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11. Description Pregabalin is described chemically as (S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid. The molecular formula is C8H17NO2 and the molecular weight is 159.23.

The chemical structure of pregabalin is: Pregabalin is a white to off-white, crystalline solid with a pKa1 of 4.2 and a pKa2 of 10.6. It is freely soluble in water and both basic and acidic aqueous solutions. The log of the partition coefficient (n-octanol/0.05M phosphate buffer) at pH 7.4 is – 1.35.

Pregabalin Capsules are administered orally and are supplied as imprinted hard-shell capsules containing 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 225 mg, and 300 mg of pregabalin, along with pregelatinized starch and talc. The capsule shells contain gelatin and titanium dioxide. In addition, the orange capsule shells contain red iron oxide and white capsule shells contain sodium lauryl sulfate.

Each capsule shell is imprinted with black pharmaceutical ink which contains: butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, ferrosoferric oxide, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, potassium hydroxide, purified water, strong ammonia solution and shellac. Strucuture

💬 Medication Guide ~3 min read ▾

Medication Guide MEDICATION GUIDE Pregabalin (pree gabʹ a lin) Capsules, CV Read this Medication Guide before you start taking pregabalin capsules and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

If you have any questions about pregabalin capsules, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. What is the most important information I should know about pregabalin capsules? Pregabalin capsules may cause serious side effects including: serious, even life-threatening, allergic reactions swelling of your hands, legs and feet suicidal thoughts or actions dizziness and sleepiness serious breathing problems These serious side effects are described below: Serious, even life-threatening, allergic reactions.

Stop taking pregabalin capsules and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these signs of a serious allergic reaction: swelling of your face, mouth, lips, gums, tongue, throat or neck trouble breathing rash, hives (raised bumps) or blisters Like other antiepileptic drugs, pregabalin capsules may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying trouble sleeping (insomnia) attempts to commit suicide new or worse irritability new or worse depression acting aggressive, being angry, or violent new or worse anxiety acting on dangerous impulses feeling agitated or restless an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania) panic attacks other unusual changes in behavior or mood If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, do not stop pregabalin capsules without first talking to a healthcare provider.

Stopping pregabalin capsules suddenly can cause serious problems. Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes.

How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions? Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled.

Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms. Serious breathing problems can occur when pregabalin capsules is taken with other medicines that can cause severe sleepiness or decreased awareness, or when it is taken by someone who already has breathing problems. Watch for increased sleepiness or decreased breathing when starting pregabalin capsules or when the dose is increased.

Get help right away if breathing problems occur. Swelling of your hands, legs and feet. This swelling can be a serious problem for people with heart problems.

Dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive a car, work with machines, or do other dangerous activities until you know how pregabalin capsule affects you. Ask your healthcare provider about when it will be okay to do these activities.

What are pregabalin capsules? Pregabalin capsules are a prescription medicine used in adults, 18 years of age and older to treat: pain from damaged nerves (neuropathic pain) that happens with diabetes pain from damaged nerves (neuropathic pain) that follows healing of shingles fibromyalgia (pain all over your body) pain from damaged nerves (neuropathic pain) that follows spinal cord injury It is not known if pregabalin capsules are safe and effective in people under 18 years of age for the treatment of fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain with diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury.

Pregabalin capsules are a prescription medicine used in people 17 years of age and older to treat: partial-onset seizures when taken together with other seizure medicines. For the treatment of partial-onset seizures when taken together with other seizure… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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14. Clinical Studies

14.1Neuropathic Pain Associated with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy The efficacy of the maximum recommended dose of pregabalin for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy was established in three double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter studies with three times a day dosing, two of which studied the maximum recommended dose. Patients were enrolled with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus and a diagnosis of painful distal symmetrical sensorimotor polyneuropathy for 1 to 5 years.

A total of 89% of patients completed Studies DPN 1 and DPN 2. The patients had a minimum mean baseline pain score of greater than or equal to 4 on an 11-point numerical pain rating scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). The baseline mean pain scores across the two studies ranged from 6.1 to 6.7.

Patients were permitted up to 4 grams of acetaminophen per day as needed for pain, in addition to pregabalin. Patients recorded their pain daily in a diary. Study DPN 1: This 5-week study compared pregabalin 25 mg, 100 mg, or 200 mg three times a day with placebo.

Treatment with pregabalin 100 mg and 200 mg three times a day statistically significantly improved the endpoint mean pain score and increased the proportion of patients with at least a 50% reduction in pain score from baseline. There was no evidence of a greater effect on pain scores of the 200 mg three times a day dose than the 100 mg three times a day dose, but there was evidence of dose dependent adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. For a range of levels of improvement in pain intensity from baseline to study endpoint, Figure 1 shows the fraction of patients achieving that level of improvement.

The figure is cumulative, so that patients whose change from baseline is, for example, 50%, are also included at every level of improvement below 50%. Patients who did not complete the study were assigned 0% improvement. Some patients experienced a decrease in pain as early as Week 1, which persisted throughout the study.

Figure 1: Patients Achieving Various Levels of Improvement in Pain Intensity – Study DPN 1' Study DPN 2: This 8-week study compared pregabalin 100 mg three times a day with placebo. Treatment with pregabalin 100 mg three times a day statistically significantly improved the endpoint mean pain score and increased the proportion of patients with at least a 50% reduction in pain score from baseline. For various levels of improvement in pain intensity from baseline to study endpoint, Figure 2 shows the fraction of patients achieving that level of improvement.

The figure is cumulative, so that patients whose change from baseline is, for example, 50%, are also included at every level of improvement below 50%. Patients who did not complete the study were assigned 0% improvement. Some patients experienced a decrease in pain as early as Week 1, which persisted throughout the study.

Figure 2: Patients Achieving Various Levels of Improvement in Pain Intensity– Study DPN 2

14.2Postherpetic Neuralgia The efficacy of pregabalin for the management of postherpetic neuralgia was established in three double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter studies. These studies enrolled patients with neuralgia persisting for at least 3 months following healing of herpes zoster rash and a minimum baseline score of greater than or equal to 4 on an 11-point numerical pain rating scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). Seventy-three percent of patients completed the studies.

The baseline mean pain scores across the 3 studies ranged from 6 to 7. Patients were permitted up to 4 grams of acetaminophen per day as needed for pain, in addition to pregabalin. Patients recorded their pain daily in a diary.

Study PHN 1: This 13-week study compared pregabalin 75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg twice daily with placebo. Patients with creatinine clearance (CLcr) between 30 to 60 mL/min were randomized to 75 mg, 150 mg… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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9. Drug Abuse and Dependence

9.1Controlled Substance Pregabalin is a Schedule V controlled substance. Pregabalin is not known to be active at receptor sites associated with drugs of abuse. As with any CNS active drug, carefully evaluate patients for history of drug abuse and observe them for signs of pregabalin misuse or abuse (e.g., development of tolerance, dose escalation, drug-seeking behavior).

9.2Abuse In a study of recreational users (N=15) of sedative/hypnotic drugs, including alcohol, pregabalin (450 mg, single dose) received subjective ratings of "good drug effect," "high" and "liking" to a degree that was similar to diazepam (30 mg, single dose). In controlled clinical studies in over 5,500 patients, 4% of pregabalin-treated patients and 1 % of placebo-treated patients overall reported euphoria as an adverse reaction, though in some patient populations studied, this reporting rate was higher and ranged from 1% to 12%.

9.3Dependence In clinical studies, following abrupt or rapid discontinuation of pregabalin, some patients reported symptoms including insomnia, nausea, headache or diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)], consistent with physical dependence. In the postmarketing experience, in addition to these reported symptoms there have also been reported cases of anxiety and hyperhidrosis.

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13. Non Clinical Toxicology

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis A dose-dependent increase in the incidence of malignant vascular tumors (hemangiosarcomas) was observed in two strains of mice (B6C3F1 and CD-1) given pregabalin (200, 1,000, or 5,000 mg/kg) in the diet for two years. Plasma pregabalin exposure (AUC) in mice receiving the lowest dose that increased hemangiosarcomas was approximately equal to the human exposure at the maximum recommended dose (MRD) of 600 mg/day. A no-effect dose for induction of hemangiosarcomas in mice was not established.

No evidence of carcinogenicity was seen in two studies in Wistar rats following dietary administration of pregabalin for two years at doses (50, 150, or 450 mg/kg in males and 100, 300, or 900 mg/kg in females) that were associated with plasma exposures in males and females up to approximately 14 and 24 times, respectively, human exposure at the MRD. Mutagenesis Pregabalin was not mutagenic in bacteria or in mammalian cells in vitro, was not clastogenic in mammalian systems in vitro and in vivo, and did not induce unscheduled DNA synthesis in mouse or rat hepatocytes.

Impairment of Fertility In fertility studies in which male rats were orally administered pregabalin (50 to 2,500 mg/kg) prior to and during mating with untreated females, a number of adverse reproductive and developmental effects were observed. These included decreased sperm counts and sperm motility, increased sperm abnormalities, reduced fertility, increased preimplantation embryo loss, decreased litter size, decreased fetal body weights, and an increased incidence of fetal abnormalities. Effects on sperm and fertility parameters were reversible in studies of this duration (3 to 4 months).

The no-effect dose for male reproductive toxicity in these studies (100 mg/kg) was associated with a plasma pregabalin exposure (AUC) approximately 3 times human exposure at the maximum recommended dose (MRD) of 600 mg/day. In addition, adverse reactions on reproductive organ (testes, epididymides) histopathology were observed in male rats exposed to pregabalin (500 to 1,250 mg/kg) in general toxicology studies of four weeks or greater duration. The no-effect dose for male reproductive organ histopathology in rats (250 mg/kg) was associated with a plasma exposure approximately 8 times human exposure at the MRD.

In a fertility study in which female rats were given pregabalin (500, 1,250, or 2,500 mg/kg) orally prior to and during mating and early gestation, disrupted estrous cyclicity and an increased number of days to mating were seen at all doses, and embryolethality occurred at the highest dose. The low dose in this study produced a plasma exposure approximately 9 times that in humans receiving the MRD. A no-effect dose for female reproductive toxicity in rats was not established.

13.2Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology Dermatopathy Skin lesions ranging from erythema to necrosis were seen in repeated-dose toxicology studies in both rats and monkeys. The etiology of these skin lesions is unknown. At the maximum recommended human dose (MRD) of 600 mg/day, there is a 2-fold safety margin for the dermatological lesions.

The more severe dermatopathies involving necrosis were associated with pregabalin exposures (as expressed by plasma AUCs) of approximately 3 to 8 times those achieved in humans given the MRD. No increase in incidence of skin lesions was observed in clinical studies. Ocular Lesions Ocular lesions (characterized by retinal atrophy [including loss of photoreceptor cells] and/or corneal inflammation/mineralization) were observed in two lifetime carcinogenicity studies in Wistar rats.

These findings were observed at plasma pregabalin exposures (AUC) greater than or equal to 2 times those achieved in humans given the maximum recommended dose of 600 mg/day. A no-effect dose for ocular lesions was not established. Similar lesions were not observed in lifetime carcinogenicity studie… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Pregabalin — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 20 manufacturers.
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Total Part D spend
$62.72M
Claims incl. refills
2.1M
Beneficiaries
1.1M
Spend / beneficiary
$56.99
Spend / claim
$30.01
Trend by period
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