Lyrica Pregabalin Capsule 150 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally as Pregabalin, divided into two doses daily, regardless of food. 1. Neuropathic pain 1) Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Adult: Start with a dose of 150 mg daily, which can be increased to 300 mg daily after 3 to 7 days. If necessary, it can be further increased up to 600 mg daily at intervals of 7 days. 2) Central Neuropathic Pain Adult: Start with a dose of 150 mg daily, which can be increased to 300 mg daily after 1 week based on individual response and tolerance. An additional increase to a target daily dose of 600 mg can be considered after another week, unless intolerable at the target daily dose.

Child dose

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

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors and mental health issues like depression. Therefore, patients and caregivers must immediately inform healthcare providers if such symptoms arise. Patients who are allergic to any ingredient in this drug should not take it, and individuals with lactose intolerance or specific genetic metabolic disorders should also avoid it. Diabetic patients may experience weight gain after taking this medication, possibly requiring dosage adjustments of blood sugar control medications. If severe allergic reactions like angioedema occur, immediately discontinue the medication and consult healthcare professionals. Elderly patients may experience increased dizziness or drowsiness, which heightens the risk of falls or accidents, thus caution is advised. This medication may cause visual disturbances or changes in vision; if such symptoms occur, consult a doctor. Abrupt discontinuation of this drug may lead to withdrawal symptoms like insomnia, headaches, and anxiety; it should be tapered off gradually as per the doctor’s recommendations. Combining it with other medications affecting the central nervous system may increase the risk of drug abuse or dependence; hence, patients should inform their doctors about their medical history and current medications. Patients with reduced kidney function should have their dosage adjusted, and those with severe heart conditions should take it with caution. There is a heightened risk of central nervous system depression when this drug is taken with opioid analgesics, so caution is advised. During early pregnancy, it may affect the fetus, therefore women of childbearing age should use effective contraception, and during pregnancy, taking the drug should carefully weigh maternal and fetal risks and benefits. Breastfeeding mothers need to consult their doctors about the potential transmission of this drug through breast milk to the baby, and may consider stopping breastfeeding or the medication. Activities requiring concentration such as driving or operating dangerous machinery should be avoided until symptoms are assessed, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur after taking this drug. Overdose may result in confusion, drowsiness, depression, seizures, etc., and such cases need immediate hospital treatment. This medication must be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to other containers should be avoided due to the risk of decreased quality or accidents.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, vision disturbances, paralysis, urination issues

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• sense of direction disturbance
• irritability
• depression
• euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture, and it is important to keep it at a cool room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or slightly yellow powder inside, with a white upper and lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle