Pregabalin Capsules 75 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication, containing pregabalin, should be taken orally twice daily with or without food. 1. Neuropathic Pain - Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Starting dose is 150 mg per day; may increase to 300 mg per day after 3 to 7 days; if necessary, can be increased up to a maximum of 600 mg per day at 7-day intervals. - Central Neuropathic Pain: Starting dose is 150 mg per day; after 1 week, may increase to 300 mg per day.

Child dose

Administration is not recommended for children under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12 to 17 due to insufficient safety and efficacy data.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions; thus, any changes in mood or behavior during treatment should be reported to a healthcare professional immediately. Do not take this medication if you have hypersensitivity to it or if you have certain genetic lactose intolerance disorders. Diabetic patients should be cautious as they may need to adjust the dosages of blood sugar control medications due to weight gain. If symptoms of angioedema appear, discontinue the medication immediately, and elderly patients should be cautious of the risk of falls due to dizziness and drowsiness. Consult a healthcare professional if you experience blurred vision or changes in eyesight while taking the medication. Withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety may occur upon stopping the medication, so it should not be discontinued abruptly. Patients with a history of drug abuse should use this medication cautiously, and any unusual behavior should be reported to a healthcare professional. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustments. Patients with severe heart disease should use this medication with caution. Taking this medication in conjunction with other central nervous system depressants or opioid analgesics may increase the risk of respiratory depression, so caution is needed. Pregnant women are advised against taking this medication in early pregnancy due to the risk of fetal malformations, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception. Breastfeeding women should consider stopping breastfeeding or discontinuing the medication as it may pass into breast milk. Before engaging in hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery, check whether this medication causes dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience severe rashes or allergic reactions on the skin, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. In the event of an overdose, symptoms such as altered consciousness, drowsiness, or depression may occur, requiring immediate medical attention and possibly treatments such as dialysis. Children and elderly patients may be more sensitive to the effects and side effects of this medication, so caution is necessary when administering it. This drug is not metabolized and is primarily excreted via urine, thus requiring potential dose adjustments depending on kidney function.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rashes with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and the storage temperature should be maintained between 15°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

A solid capsule with a reddish-brown upper part and white lower part containing white powder that is white or light yellow in color

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle