New Capen Capsule 75 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally, divided into two doses per day, irrespective of meals. For peripheral neuropathic pain: Starting dosage is 150 mg daily, with the possibility of increasing to 300 mg daily within 3 to 7 days. If necessary, the dosage can be further increased to a maximum of 600 mg daily at 7-day intervals. For central neuropathic pain: Starting dosage is 150 mg daily, with the possibility of increasing to 300 mg daily after one week.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy data for children under the age of 12 and adolescents aged 12-17 are insufficient, thus administration is not recommended.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors; therefore, if any symptoms of depression or mood changes occur during treatment, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, and it should be avoided by patients with certain genetic metabolic disorders. Diabetic patients should be cautious as weight gain may necessitate dosage adjustment of blood sugar control medications. If hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema occur, discontinue the medication immediately and inform your healthcare provider. Elderly patients may have an increased risk of falls due to dizziness or drowsiness, so particular caution is needed during the initiation of treatment. Transient visual disturbances or changes in vision may occur; consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist. Withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety can occur upon abrupt discontinuation, thus sudden cessation should be avoided. Patients with a history of substance abuse are at higher risk of misuse of this medication, so it should be taken cautiously, and signs of misuse should be closely monitored. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dosage adjustments. Patients with heart disease should take this medication with caution, and should inform their healthcare provider immediately if symptoms of heart failure occur. Caution is needed when taking with opioid analgesics due to increased risk of central nervous system depression. Patients with respiratory weakness or the elderly are at risk of severe respiratory suppression; therefore, dosage adjustment and monitoring are required. This medication should be avoided during early pregnancy due to the risk of fetal malformations, and fertile women should use effective contraception. During breastfeeding, this medication can be passed into breast milk, and safety has not been established; therefore, breastfeeding should be avoided or discussed with a healthcare professional. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of accidents caused by dizziness and drowsiness. Severe skin reactions may rarely occur; discontinue usage immediately and inform your healthcare provider if any symptoms such as rash or swelling appear. In case of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, and seizures may occur; immediate medical attention is required, and treatments such as dialysis 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 oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, disorientation, visual disturbances.

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. The appropriate storage temperature is between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, and it should be kept in a location that is neither too hot nor too cold.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle