Kaybalin Capsule 75 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken orally, divided into two doses per day, regardless of food. 1. Neuropathic Pain - Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Starting dose of 150 mg per day, after 3 to 7 days can increase to 300 mg per day, and if necessary, can increase to a maximum of 600 mg per day at 7-day intervals. - Central Neuropathic Pain: Starting dose of 150 mg per day, can increase to 300 mg per day after one week.

Child dose

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

This drug may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, so mood and behavior changes should be closely monitored during treatment. Patients with allergies to this medication or issues with lactose breakdown should not take it. Diabetic patients may need to adjust doses of blood sugar control medications due to weight gain. If serious allergic reactions like angioedema occur, discontinuation should be immediate. Elderly patients may be at increased risk of falls due to side effects such as dizziness or drowsiness. Vision blurriness or changes may occur, and if symptoms persist, consultation with a doctor is necessary. If this medication is suddenly discontinued, withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety may appear, so tapering should be done gradually. There is a risk of drug abuse, so patients with a history of mental health issues should be particularly cautious. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustments. Patients with heart disease need to be cautious when taking this medication. Due to the central nervous system depressant effects, co-administration with other analgesics or alcohol may increase the risk of respiratory depression. In early pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformation, so use during pregnancy should be avoided, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception. Breastfeeding women should consider discontinuing breastfeeding or the medication, as it can be passed into breast milk. Care should be taken when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of dizziness and drowsiness. Severe skin reactions may occur rarely, and if there are abnormal symptoms on the skin, discontinuation should be immediate. In case of overdose, confusion, drowsiness, seizures, etc. may occur, and immediate medical attention is required. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough+fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy throughout the body, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision abnormalities, paralysis, urinary disturbances.

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• loss of direction
• irritability
• depression
• euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to keep the storage temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Hard capsule with upper reddish-brown and lower white.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 60 capsules/bottle