Lyrica
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| Lyrica | |
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| Term | Lyrica |
| Short definition | Lyrica (LEER-ih-kuh) A drug used to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes or a herpes zoster infection and certain types of seizures. It is being studied to prevent and treat nerve pain in the hands and feet of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Lyrica - (pronounced) (LEER-ih-kuh) A drug used to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes or a herpes zoster infection and certain types of seizures. It is being studied to prevent and treat nerve pain in the hands and feet of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Lyrica is a type of anticonvulsant. Also called pregabalin
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