Gabanyuro Capsule 75 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken orally, divided into two doses per day, regardless of meals. 1. Neuropathic pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: The starting dose is 150 mg per day, which can be increased to 300 mg per day after 3 days to 7 days. If necessary, it can be further increased to a maximum of 600 mg per day at intervals of 7 days. - Central neuropathic pain: The starting dose is 150 mg per day, one week after this, increase to 300 mg per day.

Child dose

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

This medication is used to treat neurological disorders and may cause serious mental health issues such as suicidal thoughts or behavior, so careful monitoring for mood changes or depressive symptoms is necessary during treatment. It should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or specific metabolic disorders. Diabetic patients may need adjustments in their diabetes management medications due to weight gain, and if allergic reactions such as angioedema occur, treatment should be discontinued immediately. Elderly patients may be more susceptible to side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and confusion, and may experience visual changes such as blurred vision. Abrupt discontinuation of this medication can result in withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety, so it should be gradually reduced in consultation with healthcare professionals. Patients with a history of substance abuse should be particularly cautious as this medication has a risk of abuse, and signs of drug misuse or dependency should be monitored during treatment. It should be administered with caution in patients with heart disease, and caution is needed when taken with opioid analgesics, as it may significantly enhance central nervous system depression. This drug may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so caution is advised when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Pregnant women should be especially cautious during early pregnancy as it may pose risks to the fetus, and women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult their doctor and use effective contraception. Breastfeeding women should consult with their healthcare provider regarding the possibility of this drug being transmitted through breast milk and may need to discontinue either breastfeeding or the medication. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, and seizures may occur, and emergency treatment such as hemodialysis may be necessary if needed. Keep out of reach of children and take care not to transfer the medication to another container, as this can cause accidents.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, disturbances in spatial awareness, irritability, depression, euphoria, a decrease in libido, insomnia, depersonalization, hyperesthesia, restlessness, anxiety, mood fluctuations, emotional lability, difficulties in finding appropriate terms, hallucinations, abnormal dreams, increase in libido, panic attacks, impulsivity, apathy, ataxia, motor coordination abnormalities, balance disorders, memory loss, attention deficit, memory impairment, tremors, speech disturbances, sensory abnormalities, sensory loss

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a long time.

Appearance

Hard capsule with a brown-red upper part and white lower part containing white or pale yellow powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle