Gabamed Capsule 75 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is pregabalin, to be taken orally divided into two doses per day, regardless of meals. 1. Neuropathic Pain 1) Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: An initial dose of 150 mg per day may be administered. Based on individual patient response and tolerance, the dosage may be increased to 300 mg per day after 3 to 7 days. If necessary, it may be further increased to the maximum daily dose at 600 mg after additional 7-day intervals.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so any signs of depression or mood changes during treatment should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. Patients allergic to any components of this medication or those with lactose intolerance should not take it. Diabetic patients may need to adjust the dosage of their blood sugar-controlling medications due to weight gain after taking this medication. If signs of allergic reactions such as angioedema occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Elderly patients should be cautious as dizziness or drowsiness may increase; if such symptoms occur, attention should be given to their activities. Transient visual disturbances or changes in vision may occur, so if unusual symptoms appear, consultation with a healthcare professional is advised. Sudden discontinuation of this medication can lead to withdrawal symptoms including insomnia, headache, and anxiety, so it should be tapering off under medical supervision. Due to the risk of drug abuse, patients with a history of substance abuse should be particularly cautious and report any abnormal behaviors to their healthcare provider. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dosage adjustments. Patients with cardiovascular disease need to be cautious when taking this medication. When taken in conjunction with opioid analgesics, there is an increased risk of central nervous system depression, so caution is advised. Patients with compromised respiratory function or elderly patients may face a risk of severe respiratory depression; dosage adjustments should be discussed with their healthcare provider. In early pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformations, so it is generally advised that pregnant women do not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. Breastfeeding women should consider that this medication can be transferred into breast milk, and may need to discontinue breastfeeding or the medication. This medication can cause dizziness and drowsiness, so activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided until these symptoms completely resolve. Severe skin reactions can rarely occur; if symptoms such as skin rash or mucosal abnormalities arise, discontinuation of the drug should occur immediately and consultation with a healthcare professional should be made. In case of overdose, changes in mental state and seizures may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment, and hemodialysis may be performed if necessary. Keep the medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme drowsiness throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, 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 protect it from air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 60 capsules/bottle