Pregabalin 150 mg Capsule

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally in two divided doses daily, regardless of food. 1. Neuropathic pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: Starting dose is 150 mg daily, which may be increased to 300 mg daily within 3 to 7 days, and then further increased to a maximum of 600 mg daily at intervals of 7 days. - Central neuropathic pain: Starting dose is 150 mg daily, which may be increased to 300 mg daily after one week.

Child dose

For children under 12 years and adolescents aged 12 to 17, safety and efficacy data are insufficient, and use is not recommended.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors and mental health issues such as depression during use, so patients and caregivers should inform healthcare professionals immediately if such symptoms occur. This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its components, and diabetic patients may require adjustment of their blood glucose control medications due to weight gain. Allergic reactions such as angioedema may occur, so if symptoms such as swelling of the face or around the mouth appear, discontinue use immediately. Elderly patients may experience more severe dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is needed until they are accustomed to these symptoms when taking this medication. Vision may become blurred or change; if these symptoms occur, consult a healthcare professional. Abruptly discontinuing this medication may cause withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety, so dosage adjustments should be made according to the healthcare provider's instructions. There is a risk of drug abuse, so patients with a history of drug abuse or mental disorders should take caution, and monitoring for unusual behavior is necessary. Patients with impaired kidney function may need dose adjustments for this medication. Patients with heart disease should exercise caution when taking this medication, especially those with congestive heart failure. Co-administration with opioid analgesics may increase the risk of central nervous system depression, so caution is needed. Patients with weak respiratory function or the elderly are at risk for severe respiratory depression, so dose adjustments and close monitoring are necessary. During early pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformation, so it is recommended that pregnant women do not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use effective birth control methods. Breastfeeding women should consider stopping breastfeeding or discontinuing this medication as it may be passed into breast milk. It is safest to avoid dangerous activities such as driving or operating machinery until dizziness or drowsiness has resolved after taking this medication. Severe allergic reactions may occur on the skin, so if rash or skin abnormalities occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. In case of overdose, symptoms may include mental confusion, drowsiness, depression, requiring immediate treatment. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers as maintaining quality is important.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, facial swelling, swelling around the mouth, upper airway swelling, cold sweat, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, symptoms similar to anaphylaxis, skin and mucous membrane syndrome, erythema multiforme, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal respiration accompanied by cough and fever, skin or...

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• rhinitis
• increased appetite
• decreased appetite
• hypoglycemia
• confusion
• spatial disorientation
• irritability
• depression

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, maintaining a storage temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help sustain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Hard capsules with a white upper and a white lower part containing white or gray-white crystalline powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle