Pregabalin

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Pregabalin
TermPregabalin
Short definitionpregabalin - (pronounced) (pree-GA-buh-lin) drug used to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes or 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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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pregabalin - (pronounced) (pree-GA-buh-lin) drug used to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes or 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. Pregabalin is a type of anticonvulsant. Also called Lyrica

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