Lyrica Tablets (Riluzole)

Adult dose

The recommended dose for adults and elderly patients is 100mg per day, administered as 50mg every 12 hours. Increasing the dose is not expected to provide any particular additional benefit, but may increase adverse reactions. To avoid a reduction in bioavailability caused by food, take this medicine at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

This drug may affect liver function, so patients with liver damage or abnormal liver function should exercise special caution. Regular liver function tests should be performed before and during treatment, and if liver enzyme levels are elevated, the doctor should be consulted immediately. During the use of this drug, blood abnormalities such as neutropenia may occur, so if there are symptoms of fever or infection, the doctor should be informed immediately. If respiratory symptoms, such as a dry cough or difficulty breathing, develop, chest X-rays should be conducted due to the possibility of interstitial lung disease, and in this case, the medication should be discontinued. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or severely impaired liver function, as well as pregnant or nursing women, should not take this medication. Patients with decreased liver and kidney function should use this drug with caution and follow the doctor's instructions. This medication may cause side effects such as fatigue, nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and loss of appetite, so if symptoms worsen, consult a doctor. Take this medication regularly at the same time every day, and if a dose is missed, take the next dose as scheduled. This drug may affect mental or motor abilities, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating machinery after taking it. Alcohol can increase the risk of liver toxicity, so it is important not to consume large amounts. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Pregnant or nursing women should not use this drug, and if planning to become pregnant or if pregnant, must consult a doctor. Elderly patients may have a higher risk of decreased liver and kidney function, thus requiring extra caution when taking this medication. The safety and efficacy in children have not been established, so this medication should not be used in children. In cases of overdose, neurological symptoms and blood abnormalities may manifest, requiring immediate medical attention and appropriate treatment if necessary. Store this medication out of reach of children and keep it in its original container.

• Liver failure
• elevated serum transaminase
• elevated bilirubin
• jaundice
• significant neutropenia
• anemia
• complex blood abnormalities
• dry cough
• dyspnea
• malaise

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that protects it from light. Furthermore, it is important to store it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White oblong film-coated tablet with RPR202 engraved on one side.

Package unit

56 tablets/box [28 tablets/blister x 2]