Pregabalin Capsule 150 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken orally, divided into 2 doses per day without regard to meals. 1. Neuropathic Pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: Starting dose is 150 mg once daily, with a possible increase to 300 mg once daily after 3 to 7 days. Subsequent increases can be made to a maximum of 600 mg once daily at 7-day intervals. - Central neuropathic pain: Starting dose is 150 mg once daily, with an increase to 300 mg once daily after one week.

Child dose

The use of this medication is not recommended for children under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12 to 17 due to insufficient data on safety and efficacy.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so if you experience mood changes or abnormal behavior while taking it, you should inform your healthcare provider immediately. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its components or have certain genetic metabolic disorders. Diabetic patients may need to adjust their blood sugar control medications due to weight gain, so caution is advised. If serious allergic reactions such as angioedema occur, stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical attention. Elderly patients should take caution as this medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness, increasing the risk of falls. Vision changes or other visual disturbances may occur, and if such symptoms arise, discontinuation of the medication may be considered. Abruptly stopping this medication may result in withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety, so it is advisable to consult your healthcare provider for gradual dosage adjustment. Patients with a history of drug abuse may have a higher risk of misuse of this medication, necessitating careful assessment before use. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dosage adjustments, so kidney status should be monitored regularly. Patients with severe heart disease should use caution when taking this medication as cardiovascular side effects may occur. Co-administration with opioid analgesics may enhance central nervous system depressive effects, increasing the risk of respiratory distress, so care must be taken. In early pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformations, so it is advisable to avoid using this medication during pregnancy, and fertile women should use effective contraception. During breastfeeding, this medication may be transferred through breast milk and could affect infants, so consideration should be given to discontinuing breastfeeding or the medication. Before driving or operating hazardous machinery, check for dizziness or drowsiness caused by this medication and exercise caution. In case of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, and depression may occur, and treatments such as hemodialysis may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual abnormalities, paralysis, urinary issues.

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and keep it in a cool place between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A white capsule with white powder that is white or light yellow.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 60 capsules/bottle