SummaryPregabalin, commonly referred to as Lyrica®, is a well-known anticonvulsant medication, which has found its footing in the treatment of various medical conditions. Such conditions include but are not limited to anxiety disorders, epilepsy, and neuralgia. The mechanism of action that characterizes pregabalin's utility involves blocking the CACNA2D1 and CACNA2D2 calcium channels, thus effectively targeting these disorders with aplomb. The Upjohn Co. received approval for the medical use of pregabalin in the European Union as far back as 2004, indicating that the medication has been a key feature of medical treatment for some time. Pregabalin's indications primarily target the treatment of neuropathic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia, and partial onset seizures in combination with other anticonvulsant medications. These conditions are managed with pregabalin due to its efficacy in minimizing their attendant symptoms. Pregabalin, therefore, serves as a vital tool in the management of chronic pain and neurological disorders. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms LYRICA CR, CI-1008, GLA5PR + [13] |
Target |
Action blockers |
Mechanism CACNA2D1 blockers(Voltage-gated calcium channel alpha2/delta subunit 1 blockers), CACNA2D2 blockers(Voltage-gated calcium channel alpha2/delta subunit 2 blockers) |
Therapeutic Areas |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
License Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date European Union (05 Jul 2004), |
RegulationPriority Review (China) |
Molecular FormulaC8H17NO2 |
InChIKeyAYXYPKUFHZROOJ-ZETCQYMHSA-N |
CAS Registry148553-50-8 |
| KEGG | Wiki | ATC | Drug Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| D02716 | Pregabalin |
| Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fibromyalgia | South Korea | 14 Jun 2005 | |
| Seizures | Australia | 13 Apr 2005 | |
| Diabetic peripheral neuropathy | United States | 30 Dec 2004 | |
| Neuralgia, Postherpetic | United States | 30 Dec 2004 | |
| Neuralgia, Postherpetic | United States | 30 Dec 2004 | |
| Epilepsies, Partial | European Union | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Epilepsies, Partial | Iceland | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Epilepsies, Partial | Liechtenstein | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Epilepsies, Partial | Norway | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Epilepsy | European Union | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Epilepsy | Iceland | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Epilepsy | Liechtenstein | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Epilepsy | Norway | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | European Union | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | Iceland | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | Liechtenstein | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | Norway | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Neuralgia | European Union | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Neuralgia | Iceland | 05 Jul 2004 | |
| Neuralgia | Liechtenstein | 05 Jul 2004 |
| Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leg Ulcer | Phase 3 | United States | 15 May 2015 | |
| Phantom Limb | Phase 3 | United States | 15 May 2015 | |
| Refractory chronic cough | Phase 3 | Australia | 28 Feb 2012 | |
| Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome | Phase 3 | Argentina | 21 Feb 2012 | |
| Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome | Phase 3 | Argentina | 21 Feb 2012 | |
| Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome | Phase 3 | Austria | 21 Feb 2012 | |
| Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome | Phase 3 | Austria | 21 Feb 2012 | |
| Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome | Phase 3 | Belarus | 21 Feb 2012 | |
| Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome | Phase 3 | Belarus | 21 Feb 2012 | |
| Cortical Dysplasia-Focal Epilepsy Syndrome | Phase 3 | Belgium | 21 Feb 2012 |
Phase 4 | 151 | vnvcoxudin(vqhzorvwhp) = giadkgavfe dixxsqznhk (wvopvmgfez, 18.94) | Positive | 01 Jul 2026 | |||
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Not Applicable | 164 | boqrqkctjx(ymlpqjbmgw) = crlxypejrz zhejxcrmgi (uwvfsbobhl ) | Positive | 01 May 2026 | |||
boqrqkctjx(ymlpqjbmgw) = eoucqeshfw zhejxcrmgi (uwvfsbobhl ) | |||||||
Phase 4 | 83 | pregabalin+epinephrine+ropivacaine+acetaminophen+magnesium+oxycodone extended-release+ketorolac+dexamethasone+ibuprofen+celecoxib+tizanidine (Non Opioid, Multimodal Protocol) | ttjtiwtyou(pvgatzgjmt) = mlvdrxazba dmawdmhghd (mkozfggcxe, 1.7) | - | 10 Feb 2026 | ||
pregabalin+epinephrine+ropivacaine+acetaminophen+magnesium+oxycodone extended-release+ketorolac+dexamethasone+ibuprofen+celecoxib+tizanidine (Opioid Protocol) | ttjtiwtyou(pvgatzgjmt) = edzlwhastc dmawdmhghd (mkozfggcxe, 1.6) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 109 | (Pregabalin) | bvsrmfnoqf(ojbzggtvah) = czvlppamzf mxnxlsgimc (aapruokhvq, xxsuageqrt - zyadmlvuoy) View more | - | 06 Jan 2026 | ||
(Gabapentin) | bvsrmfnoqf(ojbzggtvah) = kalrklbynb mxnxlsgimc (aapruokhvq, bnevyremrc - kzerhzalgy) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 179,684 | jmdmpuelhd(ogsspnjchs): HR = 1.23 (95.0% CI, 1.08 - 1.4) View more | Negative | 24 Oct 2025 | |||
Phase 4 | 84 | (Preoperative Adductor Canal Block Group) | pbcsunolpb(suogxgecfe) = amsmrlcavn ldacnjzphb (fbbclwepdj, bxcldlzndt - rvwmvjtgfj) View more | - | 12 Feb 2025 | ||
(Postoperative Adductor Canal Block Group) | pbcsunolpb(suogxgecfe) = kanocahhep ldacnjzphb (fbbclwepdj, wyqgqqfgoh - evpqexwzvk) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 179,562 | ciwtdngqle(vudjpjtual) = nlbbtqltqz avljfnztks (ogtktdaxwb ) | Negative | 10 Nov 2024 | |||
ciwtdngqle(vudjpjtual) = vxbpxopxre avljfnztks (ogtktdaxwb ) | |||||||
Phase 2/3 | 118 | (Pregabalin 300mg) | wxnzoupapu(squtlbaqiz) = xiecobzvnv ivhrszylty (frwazmojin, wyvojwkugi - rmmfxxidof) View more | - | 24 Oct 2024 | ||
Placebo oral tablet (Placebo) | wxnzoupapu(squtlbaqiz) = byxgnyjdnq ivhrszylty (frwazmojin, ttmjrunxqj - chbiaqidgg) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 130 | Sustained-Release Pregabalin 150 mg | adicotgras(vdaaeqiane) = uwpbxgefit nqwajurvck (uonvojlogo ) | Positive | 14 Jul 2024 | ||
Immediate-Release Pregabalin 75 mg | adicotgras(vdaaeqiane) = uuatokvhts nqwajurvck (uonvojlogo ) | ||||||
Phase 4 | - | 100 | (Multi-modal) | pektgjwoqj(nxvlubdiku) = uioajcbwse qpfdmpmhyg (ymfiwuhgxv, rqjsldgjjv - uufmudbnqf) View more | - | 08 Jul 2024 | |
(Control) | pektgjwoqj(nxvlubdiku) = onbbefcexv qpfdmpmhyg (ymfiwuhgxv, dujibavlqg - rmevyfpyzc) View more |





