Jelly-extended-release tablet 300 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily after dinner. A starting dose of 150 mg may be administered daily, and based on the patient's response and tolerance, it can be increased up to a maximum of 600 mg daily at weekly intervals. When discontinuing the medication, it should be gradually reduced over a period of at least one week.

Children's dosage

The safety and efficacy in patients under 19 years of age have not been established.

This medication acts on the central nervous system and is used to relieve pain such as neuralgia. During the use of this medication, there may be symptoms of suicidal thoughts or behavior, or depression, so if these symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately. You should not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its components. Patients with diabetes may be affected by blood glucose control due to weight gain, so dosage adjustments for blood sugar medications may be necessary. If swelling occurs around the face, mouth, or neck, you should stop taking the medication immediately and seek medical attention. Elderly patients may experience dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased consciousness, so particular caution is needed during the early stages of treatment. Blurry vision or changes in eyesight may occur, and these symptoms may improve upon discontinuation of the medication. This medication has a risk of drug abuse, so patients with a history of substance abuse should use it more cautiously and report any signs of abuse immediately. Patients with heart diseases or congestive heart failure need to be cautious when taking this medication. Taking it with opioid analgesics may enhance central nervous system depressant effects, increasing the risk of respiratory depression, so caution is needed. In the early stages of pregnancy, this medication may pose risks to the fetus, so women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor before taking it and must use effective contraceptive methods. This medication can cause drowsiness and dizziness, so it is safest to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery after taking it. In case of overdose, symptoms may include confusion, drowsiness, and seizures, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed, and if any abnormal symptoms occur, immediate emergency treatment should be sought. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and changing containers may affect its quality, so care should be taken.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including facial edema and angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory problems accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), severe lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe

Mild side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, grogginess, somnolence, constipation, dyspepsia, nausea, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal bloating, weight gain, increased serum CPK, bradycardia, palpitations, pruritus, arthralgia, hypoglycemia, nasopharyngitis, hypertension, confusion, spatial disorientation, irritability, depression, euphoria, decreased libido, insomnia, depersonalization, sexual dysesthesia, restlessness, anxiety, mood swings, emotional decrease, emotional elevation, and difficulty finding appropriate terms.

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it should be kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

White to light yellow, oblong coated extended-release trilayer tablet

Package unit

30 tablets (6 tablets/PTP x 5)