Samsung Pregabalin Capsule 75mg

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally, divided into two doses per day regardless of meals. 1. Neuropathic Pain - Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Starting dose 150mg per day, increase to 300mg per day after 3 to 7 days, can be increased to a maximum of 600mg with a 7-day interval if needed. - Central Neuropathic Pain: Starting dose 150mg per day, increase to 300mg per day after 1 week, then increase to a maximum of 600mg after another week.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy data for children under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12 to 17 are insufficient, so administration is not recommended.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so mood changes or behavioral changes should be closely monitored while taking it. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or certain hereditary diseases like lactose intolerance should not take it. Diabetic patients should be cautious as weight gain may require adjustments in diabetes control medications. If symptoms of angioedema occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately and medical advice should be sought. Elderly patients should be particularly careful at the beginning of treatment due to risks of dizziness and drowsiness. Visual disturbances or other changes in vision may occur, and these symptoms may improve upon discontinuation of the medication. If this medication is suddenly stopped, withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety may appear, so it should be gradually discontinued according to medical guidance. Patients with a history of drug abuse may have a higher risk of misuse of this medication, so caution is needed during use. Patients with impaired renal function may require dosage adjustments. Patients with heart disease should be cautious when taking this medication, especially those with congestive heart failure, and should use it judiciously. Taking this medication with other central nervous system depressants may increase the risk of respiratory depression, so caution is advised. During early pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformations, so pregnant women should avoid taking it, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. Breastfeeding women are advised to either discontinue breastfeeding or stop taking this medication, as it may pass into breast milk. Activities that require driving or operating machinery should be avoided until dizziness or drowsiness resolves. Overdose may cause confusion, drowsiness, depression, etc., so immediate medical attention is necessary, and blood dialysis may be required if indicated. Keep out of reach of children, and take care not to transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, paleness, severe rashes with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary retention

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 protect it from air and moisture. It is also advisable to store it at a proper temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold environments.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a reddish-brown upper part and a white lower part containing a white to light yellow powder.

Package unit

30 capsules per bottle