Pregabalin 75 mg Capsule

Adult dose

This drug should be taken orally in divided doses twice a day regardless of food intake. 1. Neuropathic Pain 1) Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: The starting dosage is 150 mg per day, which can be increased to 300 mg per day after 3 to 7 days. If necessary, it can be further increased up to a maximum of 600 mg per day at intervals of 7 days. 2) Central Neuropathic Pain: The starting dosage is 150 mg per day.

This drug is an anticonvulsant medication and may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, so patients and caregivers should closely monitor for symptoms of depression, mood changes, or abnormal behavior. Patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or genetic conditions such as lactose intolerance should not take it. Diabetic patients may require adjustments to their blood sugar control medications due to weight gain, and if any symptoms of angioedema occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Elderly patients may experience side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, or mental confusion, so caution is particularly necessary at the beginning of treatment. This drug can cause visual disturbances or changes in vision, so any unusual symptoms should be discussed with healthcare professionals. Withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety can occur if the medication is stopped abruptly, so sudden discontinuation should be avoided, and caution is needed due to the potential for drug misuse and dependence. Patients with heart disease or renal impairment require special caution when taking this drug, and the risk of respiratory depression may increase when used concurrently with other central nervous system depressants. Pregnant women should avoid this medication in early pregnancy as it may affect the fetus, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception. Lactating women should consult healthcare professionals regarding breastfeeding or discontinuing this medication, as it may pass into breast milk. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of dizziness and drowsiness leading to accidents. In case of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, and seizures may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. If severe allergic reactions such as skin rash, difficulty breathing, or facial swelling occur, the medication should be stopped immediately and a healthcare professional informed.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe skin adverse reactions, angioedema, facial edema, periorbital edema, upper airway edema, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness.

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, at a temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the drug's efficacy over time.

Appearance

Hard capsules with a brownish-red upper and white lower part, filled with a white to pale yellow powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle