Procincapsule 75mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally, divided into two doses per day, regardless of meals. 1. Neuropathic Pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: Starting dose is 150 mg per day, with possible increase to 300 mg after 3 to 7 days, and maximum increase possible up to 600 mg per day. - Central neuropathic pain: Starting dose is 150 mg per day, with an increase to 300 mg after one week and later a target dose of 600 mg.

This medication affects the central nervous system and may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, so careful observation of changes in mental state is necessary during treatment. Patients who are hypersensitive to the ingredients in this medication or have certain genetic metabolic disorders should not use it. Diabetic patients may need to adjust their blood sugar control medications due to weight gain after taking this drug. If allergic reactions such as angioedema occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and elderly patients must be cautious of the risk of falls due to dizziness and drowsiness. This medication may cause visual disturbances such as blurred vision; if symptoms occur, consultation with a healthcare provider is necessary. Discontinuation of the medication may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety, so the dosage should be gradually reduced according to a doctor's instructions. Patients with a history of drug abuse may be at a higher risk of dependence on this medication, so caution is required. Patients with impaired renal function should have their dosage adjusted, and it should be administered cautiously in patients with heart failure. Caution is needed when taken with other medications that have central nervous system depressant effects due to the risk of respiratory depression. In the early stages of pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformations, so women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a physician and use effective contraceptive methods. Breastfeeding women should carefully decide on the use of this medication as it may be transmitted through breast milk, affecting the infant. When performing activities requiring attention, such as driving or operating machinery, there is a higher risk of accidents due to dizziness or drowsiness caused by this medication, so caution is necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, and depression may occur, and treatments such as hemodialysis may be required if necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may not be good for quality maintenance.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary issues.

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. The recommended storage temperature is to maintain room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a brown upper part containing white powder and a white lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 60 capsules/bottle