anticonvulsant medicine

Riluzole (sold under the brand name Rilutek) is a medication used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is not a cure for ALS, but it is intended to help slow the progression of the disease. Primary Uses Extending Survival: Clinical studies have shown that Rilutek can extend survival for patients with ALS, defined as being alive and not requiring a tracheotomy or mechanical ventilation. Delaying Ventilation: It may delay the time until a patient needs a breathing tube or mechanical ventilation.

Pregabalin Capsules IP 75 mg is a prescription medication primarily used to manage chronic pain conditions and certain types of seizures. It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants (or anti-epileptics) and is specifically used to treat: Neuropathic Pain: Chronic pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia), or spinal cord injuries. Fibromyalgia: A condition characterised by widespread muscle pain, stiffness, and fatigue. Epilepsy: Used as an “add-on“ therapy to help control partial-onset seizures in adults and children. Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): In some cases, it is prescribed to reduce excessive worry and relax the nervous system.