Ingredient

Pregabalin

Pregabalin is a central nervous system drug used to relieve neuropathic pain and neuralgia.

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MFDS ingredient code M102323

What does it do?

Pregabalin is a drug that acts on the central nervous system and is primarily used for the treatment of neuropathic pain and neuralgia. It belongs to a class of drugs that bind to calcium channels and modulate neurotransmission. This ingredient aims to alleviate nerve hypersensitivity.

Pregabalin binds to calcium channels in nerve cells, reducing the excessive transmission of nerve signals. As a result, it decreases the transmission of pain signals to the brain, demonstrating pain-relieving effects.

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Good to know

Unlike conventional analgesics, pregabalin specifically targets calcium channels in nerve cells, showing effectiveness specialized for neuropathic pain. This characteristic makes it more suitable for treating neuralgia compared to other analgesics.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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