Pregabalin Capsule 150 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication, which is pregabalin, should be taken orally, divided into two doses per day, regardless of food. 1. Neuropathic Pain 1) Peripheral Neuropathic Pain - The starting dose can be 150 mg per day. - After 3 to 7 days, it may be increased to 300 mg per day. - If necessary, it may be increased to a maximum of 600 mg per day at intervals of 7 days thereafter.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so it is important to monitor for mood changes or abnormal behaviors during treatment. Patients who are hypersensitive to this drug or have genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, and glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Diabetic patients may experience weight gain after taking this medication and may need to adjust their blood glucose management medications accordingly. If symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face, mouth, or neck, occur, this medication should be discontinued immediately. Elderly patients are at higher risk of falls or accidents due to dizziness or drowsiness caused by this medication, requiring caution. Temporary blurred vision or changes in vision may occur, and these symptoms may improve upon discontinuation of the drug. Discontinuing this medication may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety, so it is essential not to stop suddenly. There is a potential for drug abuse or dependence; thus, patients with a history of mental illness or substance abuse should exercise special caution. Patients with impaired renal function may require dosage adjustments. Patients with severe heart disease should consult a physician before taking this medication, and those with heart failure should use it cautiously. When taken with opioid analgesics, there is an increased risk of central nervous system depressant effects, such as respiratory depression, so caution is warranted. Patients with respiratory or renal diseases, as well as elderly patients, have a higher risk of severe respiratory depression, necessitating careful administration. In early pregnancy, this medication may pose a risk of congenital malformations to the fetus; thus, women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult a doctor before use. During treatment, it is advisable to avoid hazardous activities like driving or operating machinery. If severe skin rash or allergic reactions occur, discontinuation and notification to healthcare personnel are required. This medication has few interactions with other drugs; however, taking it with alcohol or central nervous system depressants may worsen drowsiness or dizziness. Women who are breastfeeding should carefully consider the use of this medication as it can be transferred to breast milk. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, and depressive symptoms may occur, and treatment such as hemodialysis may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin shedding, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination.

Mild side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, disturbances in perception, irritability, depression, euphoria, decreased libido, insomnia, depersonalization, hyperesthesia, restlessness, anxiety, mood swings, emotional flattening, elevated mood, difficulties in finding appropriate words, hallucinations, abnormal dreams, increased libido, panic attacks, disinhibition, numbness, ataxia, abnormal coordination, imbalance, amnesia, attention deficit, memory impairment, tremors, speech disturbance, sensory disturbances, sensory loss.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 15°C and 30°C. This helps to maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white upper and white lower part filled with powder that is white to light yellow.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle