Plinda Capsule 150mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is administered orally, divided into two doses per day without regard to meals. 1. Neuropathic pain 1) Peripheral neuropathic pain The starting dose can be 150mg per day, and after 3 to 7 days, can be increased to 300mg per day. If necessary, the dose can be increased to a maximum of 600mg per day at 7-day intervals. 2) Central neuropathic pain The starting dose can be 150mg per day.

Child dose

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

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, so any signs of depression or mood changes while taking it should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or certain genetic lactase deficiency should not use it. Diabetic patients should be cautious as weight gain may require adjustments in blood sugar control medications. If symptoms of angioedema (such as swelling around the face or mouth) occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Elderly patients should be particularly cautious at the start of treatment due to the risk of dizziness and drowsiness, which may lead to falls. Some patients may experience visual changes such as blurred vision, and if symptoms persist, they should consult a healthcare professional. Withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety may occur when discontinuing the medication, so it should be tapered off gradually under medical supervision. Patients with a history of substance abuse should use this medication with caution, as they may be at a higher risk of misuse, and monitoring for unusual behavior is necessary. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustments. Severe heart disease patients should exercise caution when taking this medication. Combining with other drugs that have central nervous system depressant effects may increase the risk of drowsiness or respiratory depression, so caution is advised. During early pregnancy, there may be a risk of fetal malformations, so careful consideration should be made regarding its use during pregnancy, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception. Breastfeeding women should consider that this medication can pass into breast milk and may affect the baby, potentially necessitating the cessation of breastfeeding or the medication. Before driving or operating dangerous machinery, it is important to verify whether this medication causes dizziness or drowsiness. Overdose may result in confusion, drowsiness, and seizures, and immediate medical treatment is required. Store out of reach of children, and be careful not to transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, coma

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• disorientation
• irritability
• depression
• euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It should be kept in a cool place between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A white hard capsule with a white upper part and a white lower part containing a white powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 60 capsules/bottle