Pregabalin Capsule 50 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally without regard to food, divided into two doses per day, avoiding a total daily dose limit. 1. Neuropathic pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: Starting dose 150 mg daily, can be increased to 300 mg daily after 3 to 7 days, and if necessary, can be titrated to a maximum of 600 mg at 7-day intervals. - Central neuropathic pain: Starting dose 150 mg daily, can be increased to 300 mg daily after one week, and further adjusted as needed.

Child dose

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

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so if there are any changes in mood or behavior while taking it, patients should immediately consult a healthcare professional. Patients with allergies to any of the ingredients in this medication or with certain genetic disorders should not take it. Diabetic patients may need to adjust their blood sugar controlling medications due to potential weight gain. If symptoms of angioedema occur, use should be stopped immediately, and elderly patients should be cautious of accidents due to dizziness or drowsiness. Visual changes such as blurred vision may occur, and symptoms may improve after discontinuation of the medication. Discontinuing the drug suddenly may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety, so it should be tapered off gradually in consultation with a healthcare professional. Patients with a history of substance abuse are at a higher risk of misuse of this medication, and should be particularly cautious while taking it. Patients with impaired renal function may require dose adjustments. Patients with heart disease should use this medication cautiously. When taken with other drugs that have central nervous system depressant effects, there is an increased risk of drowsiness or respiratory depression. Pregnant women should not take this medication in early pregnancy due to potential effects on the fetus, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. Lactating women should consider discontinuing breastfeeding or the medication, as it may be transferred into breast milk. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery due to the risk of dizziness or drowsiness. In case of overdose, symptoms like confusion, drowsiness, and depression may occur, and treatment such as hemodialysis may be required if necessary. Keep this medication out of reach of children and ensure it is not transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Rash, severe swelling (including angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities with cough + fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, coma

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• loss of coordination
• irritability
• depression
• euphoric feelings
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• derealization

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain its efficacy by storing it at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.

Appearance

Hard capsule with upper dark blue and lower white part containing white or yellowish powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle