Nerica Capsule 75mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication, which contains pregabalin, is to be orally administered divided into two doses per day without regard to food. 1. Neuropathic Pain 1) Peripheral Neuropathic Pain - Starting dose: 150 mg per day - After 3 to 7 days, may increase to 300 mg per day - If necessary, may continue to increase every 7 days up to a maximum of 600 mg per day. 2) Central Neuropathic Pain - Starting dose: 150 mg per day.

Child dose

There is insufficient safety and efficacy data for children under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12 to 17 years; therefore, administration is not recommended.

This drug may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors; therefore, if depressive symptoms or mood changes occur during treatment, it is important to consult medical personnel immediately. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not take it. Diabetic patients should be careful as weight gain may necessitate dose adjustments of blood sugar control medications. If severe allergic reactions such as angioedema occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and medical personnel notified. Elderly patients may be at increased risk of falls due to dizziness or drowsiness, so caution is especially advised during the initial phase of treatment. Blurred vision or changes in vision may occur; if these symptoms appear, advice from medical personnel should be sought. Sudden discontinuation of this medication may cause withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety, so the dose should be gradually reduced according to medical advice. Patients with a history of substance abuse may be at risk of misuse of this medication and should be monitored closely while taking it. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustments. Patients with heart disease should consult medical personnel before taking this medication. When taken with opioid analgesics, the central nervous system depressant effects may be increased; thus, caution is required when used in combination. Patients with impaired respiratory function or elderly patients may have a higher risk of severe respiratory depression and may require dose adjustments. During early pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformations; therefore, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult with medical personnel before taking this medication and use effective contraception. Nursing mothers should consult with medical personnel about whether to take this medication since it may be passed into breast milk. This medication can cause dizziness and drowsiness; therefore, patients should avoid dangerous activities such as driving or operating machinery after taking it. Severe skin responses such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may rarely occur; if skin abnormalities develop, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical personnel notified. In case of overdose, confusion, drowsiness, and seizures may occur, and blood dialysis may be required if necessary. This medicine must be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, angioedema, symptoms of angioedema (facial, oral, and upper airway swelling), loss of consciousness, confusion, mental disorders, visual disturbances, paralysis, decreased urination, renal failure, edema, generalized edema, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. The ideal storage temperature is between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

This medicine is a hard capsule with a reddish-brown upper part and a white lower part containing white powder that appears white or light yellow.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle