LaraCap 75 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken orally, twice daily, regardless of food. 1. Neuropathic Pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: Initiate with a dose of 150 mg once daily; it can be increased to 300 mg once daily after 3 to 7 days, and if necessary, increased to a maximum of 600 mg in 7-day intervals. - Central neuropathic pain: Initiate with a dose of 150 mg once daily; increase to 300 mg once daily after one week, and then reach a target dosage of 600 mg one week later.

Child dose

Administration is not recommended for children under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12 to 17 due to insufficient safety and efficacy data.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, so if mood changes or unusual behavior occur during treatment, consult a healthcare provider immediately. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the components of this medication or have certain genetic disorders. Diabetic patients should be cautious as weight gain may necessitate adjustments to blood glucose control medications. If symptoms of hypersensitivity such as swelling of the face or around the mouth occur, discontinue use immediately. Elderly patients may be at increased risk of falls due to dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is required. Visual disturbances or changes in eyesight may occur, so inform a healthcare professional if these symptoms emerge. Discontinuing this medication suddenly may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety, so it should be tapered off gradually under a healthcare provider's guidance. Patients with a history of substance abuse may have an increased risk of dependence on this medication; consultation with a healthcare provider before use is necessary. Patients with decreased kidney function may require dosage adjustments. Patients with severe heart disease need to be cautious while taking this medication. Taking this medication with opioid pain relievers may increase the central nervous system depressant effects, so caution is advised. In the early stages of pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformation, so women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant must consult before use. Breastfeeding women should consider that this medication may pass into breast milk and may need to stop breastfeeding or this medication. Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery until dizziness and drowsiness have resolved completely. In case of overdose, confusion, drowsiness, seizures, etc. may manifest, so immediate emergency treatment is required. Keep out of reach of children and avoid transferring to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, breathlessness or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headaches, seizures, altered consciousness, vision changes, paralysis.

Mild side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, disorientation, irritability, depression, elation, decreased libido, insomnia, depersonalization, hypersensitivity, restlessness, anxiety, mood swings, emotional blunting, emotional elevation, difficulty finding appropriate terminology, hallucinations, abnormal dreams, increased libido, panic attacks, impulsivity, apathy, ataxia, motor coordination abnormalities, balance disorders, memory loss, attention deficit, memory impairment, tremors, dysarthria, sensory abnormalities, sensory loss.

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is advisable to keep the medicine at room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from very hot or very cold locations.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a reddish-brown upper part and a white lower part containing a white powder that is white or light yellow in color.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 60 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle (for export), 30 capsules/PTP (for export), 100 capsules/PTP (for export)