Bradika-ET Tablet is a combination of two medicines. It is used in the treatment of pain caused due to nerve damage (neuropathic pain).
Bradika-ET Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose, otherwise, your condition may worsen.
The side effects of this medicine are usually mild and go away by themselves. The most common ones are feeling sleepy or dizzy, dryness in the mouth, blurred vision, weight gain, edema (swelling over the whole body), and difficulty in concentrating. Most side effects are not serious and do not need medical attention. Talk to your doctor about potential side effects and ways in which you might prevent or cope with them.
Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant. Be careful while driving as sleepiness, dizziness, and blurring of vision may be seen as side effects. You should avoid drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may lead to excessive sleepiness and dizziness.
Bradika-ET Tablet is a combination of medicines 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. Pregabalin, an active ingredient of this medicine, is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. It also improves nerve conduction and enhances the quality of life.
Side effects of Bradika-ET 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 Bradika-ET
Fatigue
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Dryness in mouth
Swelling
Blurred vision
Weight gain
Impaired concentration
Stomach pain
Headache
Increased appetite
How to use Bradika-ET 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. Bradika-ET Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Bradika-ET Tablet works
Bradika-ET Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Pregabalin and Etoricoxib. Pregabalin is an antiepileptic medication and belives to block pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain. Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bradika-ET Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Bradika-ET Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Bradika-ET Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Bradika-ET Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Bradika-ET Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Bradika-ET Tablet in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Bradika-ET Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Bradika-ET 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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Bradika-ET Tablet is commonly prescribed for long-lasting nerve and musculoskeletal pain, such as diabetic nerve pain, post-shingles nerve pain, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, and painful spine/nerve injuries when another painkiller is not enough.
Who is a typical candidate for Bradika-ET Tablet?
Adults with persistent neuropathic pain, chronic low back pain with burning or tingling features, or nerve pain that has not responded well to other medicines are common candidates to use Bradika-ET Tablet, as decided by a doctor.
Can Bradika-ET Tablet help with chronic low back pain that has both nerve and muscle components?
Yes. Bradika-ET Tablet is often used when pain has mixed features like shooting or burning nerve pain, deep ache, and stiffness.
Is Bradika-ET Tablet used for diabetes-related nerve pain or after shingles?
Many doctors use Bradika-ET Tablet for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles) when a faster and safer approach is needed.
How soon might I feel a change in daily pain levels after taking Bradika-ET Tablet?
The exact time Bradika-ET Tablet takes to relieve pain is not known. However, some people notice improvements within the first 1 to 2 weeks, with clearer functional gains (sleep, walking tolerance, chores) building over several weeks of consistent use.
What if my pain is not better after a few weeks of Bradika-ET Tablet treatment?
If you do not notice any signs of improvement after using Bradika-ET Tablet for a few days, share your current symptom log (pain scores, triggers, sleep, function) with your doctor. Your doctor may adjust the strength, change timing, add or remove therapies, or modify the plan to hit your goals.
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