Hyundai Pregabalin Tablets 25 mg

Adult dose

This medication, as pregabalin, should be taken orally in two divided doses per day without regard to food. 1. Neuropathic pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: Initial dosage of 150 mg per day, may increase to 300 mg per day after 3 to 7 days, and if necessary, may increase to a maximum of 600 mg at intervals of 7 days. - Central neuropathic pain: Initial dosage of 150 mg per day, may increase to 300 mg per day after 1 week.

Child dose

The administration is not recommended for pediatric patients under 12 years old and adolescents aged 12 to 17 years due to insufficient safety and efficacy data.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so patients should immediately inform their doctor if they experience depression or mood changes while taking it. Patients with an allergy to pregabalin or any of its components should not use this medication. Diabetic patients should be cautious as they may need to adjust the dosage of their blood sugar control medications due to weight gain. If symptoms of angioedema occur, such as swelling of the face or around the mouth, the use of this medication should be discontinued immediately and medical advice sought. Elderly patients may experience increased dizziness or drowsiness when taking this medication, so they should take special care when starting treatment and take measures to reduce the risk of falls. Temporary blurred vision or vision changes may occur, and if these symptoms appear, patients should consult their doctor. If this medication is to be used alone after previously using other antiepileptic drugs, it should be used with caution as sufficient data is lacking. Discontinuation of this medication may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, nausea, anxiety, and depression, so dosage should be adjusted according to the doctor's instructions. Patients with a history of substance abuse may have a higher risk of misuse of this medication, so special caution is needed. Patients with impaired kidney function may need dosage adjustments, and improvement in kidney function can help with medication adjustment. Patients with heart disease should use this medication cautiously due to risks such as congestive heart failure. The risk of central nervous system depression increases when used in combination with opioid analgesics, so caution is required if taken together. Patients with weak respiratory function, renal impairment, or elderly patients are at high risk for severe respiratory depression, thus requiring dosage adjustments and careful monitoring. In early pregnancy, this medication can affect the fetus, so women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult their doctor before taking it and should use effective contraceptive methods. Women who are breastfeeding should consider discontinuing breastfeeding or stopping use of this medication, as it can be transmitted through breast milk. Caution should be exercised when performing hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery, as dizziness or drowsiness may occur. Rarely, serious skin reactions may occur, and if any unusual symptoms like skin rash or swelling appear, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical advice sought. In case of overdose, symptoms may include confusion, drowsiness, and seizures, and treatment such as dialysis may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like headaches, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision abnormalities, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• disturbance in spatial orientation
• irritability
• depression
• euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

White or light yellow round tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle