Ayrica Capsule 150 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken orally, divided into two doses per day regardless of meals. 1. Neuropathic Pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: Starting dose of 150 mg per day, which can be increased to 300 mg per day after 3 to 7 days, and if necessary, maximized to 600 mg at intervals of 7 days. - Central neuropathic pain: Starting dose of 150 mg per day, increasing to 300 mg after 1 week, and further increasing to the target dose of 600 mg after another week.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy data are insufficient for children under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12 to 17, therefore administration is not recommended.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviors, and mental health issues such as depression during use, so patients or caregivers should carefully observe for the emergence of these symptoms. Individuals allergic to any component of this medication should not take it, and diabetic patients may need to adjust their blood sugar control medications due to weight gain. If allergic reactions such as angioedema occur, discontinue use immediately. Particularly in elderly patients, there is a higher risk of injury due to dizziness and drowsiness. This medication may cause blurred vision or changes in vision, with symptoms improving upon discontinuation. Withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, and anxiety may occur after stopping the medication, so consultation with healthcare professionals is advised, especially for patients with a history of drug abuse who should use caution. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dosage adjustments, and those with heart conditions should also take it cautiously. Caution is necessary if taken with other central nervous system depressants or opioid analgesics, as the risk of respiratory depression may increase. In early pregnancy, it may affect the fetus, hence it should not be administered to pregnant women except in special circumstances, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. Nursing mothers should consider discontinuing nursing or the medication since it can pass into breast milk. There is a risk of accidents due to dizziness and drowsiness when driving or operating machinery, so caution is necessary until the patient confirms their condition after dosing. In overdose cases, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, and depression may occur, and treatment like hemodialysis may be required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safest not to transfer it to another container. If severe rashes or red spots appear on the skin during use, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a healthcare provider.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), shortness of breath or respiratory difficulty, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), persistent lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like pain.

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 avoid exposure to air or moisture, preferably at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a white or pale yellow powder inside, white at the top and bottom.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle