Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is a medicine used to relieve pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, or other conditions. It is also used to treat widespread muscle pain and stiffness in people with fibromyalgia.

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy, nerve pain and anxiety (fear and nervousness) disorders

Uses of Pg Maxx Tablet

Benefits of Pg Maxx Tablet

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants which are used to treat some forms of epilepsy in adults. It is thought to work by slowing down nerve impulses in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. It will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence and may allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

In Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet may also be used to treat pain in people with fibromyalgia. It reduces pain and also the mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness that can be caused by the pain. It interferes with pain messages traveling through the brain. Keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

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Side effects of Pg Maxx Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Pg Maxx

Blurred vision
Difficulty in paying attention
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Edema (swelling)
Sleepiness
Weight gain

How to use Pg Maxx Tablet

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. Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Pg Maxx Tablet works

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve and muscle pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Pg Maxx Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet should be taken as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause blurring or loss of vision. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any vision changes.
Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your underlying condition.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Cyclic GABA Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Alpha 2 delta ligands (AED)

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FAQs

What is Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet and what is it used for?

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet belongs to the anticonvulsants class of medicines. It is used to treat seizures. It is also helpful in treating nerve pain (neuropathic pain) which could be due to diabetes, shingles, or injury. It is also used in fibromyalgia (a long-lasting condition that may cause pain, tiredness, muscle stiffness and tenderness as well as difficulty falling or staying asleep. In some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine for the treatment of anxiety.

Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet has varied roles. Does it work in the same way for each disease?

No, Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet works in different ways for different diseases. In epilepsy, it stops seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In chronic pain, it blocks pain messages travelling from brain to spine.

I have been prescribed Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet for pain due to shingles. When can I expect relief from pain?

It may take a few weeks to see full benefits while taking Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet. However, people have experienced relief from pain after a week of starting Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet.

How long do I need to take Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet?

Duration for the use of Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet depends on the condition for which you are taking this medicine. If you are taking it for epilepsy, and it is effectively helping you then, you may have to continue it for years. If you are taking it for neuropathic or fibromyalgia pain, it is likely that once your symptoms improve you will have to continue taking it for several months. This will ensure that the problem does not come back. It is advised not to stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Is it necessary to continue taking Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet even if I feel fine?

Yes, you should not stop taking Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet even if you feel fine. If you are taking it for epilepsy and stop its consumption suddenly, you may have seizures that will not stop. Stopping it suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms and you may experience anxiety, difficulty in sleeping, feeling sick, pain and sweating. These can be prevented if the dose of Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is reduced gradually.

Is Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet addictive?

Addiction to Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet is more common in people who take it for unauthorized reasons. Taking Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet more than the recommended doses or taking it for long periods of time may also cause addiction. In addition to that, any person who has a history of drug abuse should never use Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet. In case you feel you are becoming physically dependent on Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet, inform your doctor immediately.

Can I take Diazepam and Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet together?

Yes, Pg Maxx 75mg Tablet and Diazepam can be used together. But, there might be a chance of increased side effects since both these medicines act on the brain to depress excessive activity.

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