Fretap Capsule 300 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is pregabalin and is to be taken orally, dividing the total daily dose into two doses without regard to food. 1. Neuropathic pain 1) Peripheral neuropathic pain - Starting dose of 150 mg per day - Can be increased to 300 mg per day after 3 to 7 days - If necessary, can be increased to a maximum of 600 mg per day at 7 day intervals 2) Central neuropathic pain

Child dose

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

This medication is used in the treatment of epilepsy and may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, so mood changes or behavioral changes should be monitored carefully during treatment. It should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or lactose intolerance. Diabetic patients may need adjustments to blood glucose control medications due to weight gain, and if symptoms of angioedema occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Elderly patients are at risk of falls due to dizziness or drowsiness, and visual changes such as blurred vision may occur. If this medication is suddenly discontinued, withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety may occur, so it should be gradually reduced according to a doctor's instructions. There is a risk of drug abuse, so patients with a history of substance abuse should use it more cautiously and be monitored for signs of abuse. Patients with reduced kidney function may require dose adjustments. Caution is advised when administering this medication to patients with severe heart disease, and the risk of central nervous system depression may increase when combined with opioid analgesics. In the early stages of pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformations, so pregnant women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraceptive methods. Breastfeeding women are recommended to stop breastfeeding or discontinue this medication as it may pass into breast milk. Dizziness and drowsiness may occur while driving or operating machinery, so such activities should be avoided during the initial phase of treatment. In cases of overdose, symptoms like confusion, drowsiness, depression, seizures, etc., may occur, and treatment such as hemodialysis may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing+fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

• Confusion
• disorientation
• irritability
• depression
• euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization
• hyperesthesia
• restlessness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is recommended to keep it in a cool place between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Hard capsule containing a white powder that is white or light yellow, with a reddish-brown upper part and a white lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle