Prilinct 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 daily, may be increased to 300 mg daily after 3 to 7 days, and if necessary, increased to a maximum of 600 mg daily at 7-day intervals. - Central neuropathic pain: Starting dose of 150 mg daily, may be increased to 300 mg daily after 1 week.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so any signs of depression or mood changes during treatment should be reported to healthcare providers immediately. Patients with allergies to this medication or who are sensitive to ingredients such as Yellow No. 5 or lactose should not take it. Diabetic patients should be cautious as weight gain may require adjustments in blood sugar control medication doses. If symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face or around the mouth, occur, the medication should be stopped immediately. Elderly patients should be especially careful at the beginning of treatment due to the risk of dizziness or drowsiness and potential falls. Blurry vision or changes in vision may occur, so consult healthcare providers if any abnormal symptoms appear. When discontinuing this medication, withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, or anxiety may occur, so it is advisable to taper off gradually according to healthcare provider's instructions. Patients with a history of substance abuse should be cautious due to the risk of dependency with this medication. Patients with heart or kidney disease should consult their doctor before taking this medication, particularly if they have congestive heart failure, as caution is required. When taken with opioid analgesics, there is a risk of central nervous system depression, so caution is advised. This medication can cause dizziness and drowsiness, so symptoms should be assessed before driving or operating machinery. During the early stages of pregnancy, there may be a risk of fetal malformations, so pregnant women are advised not to take this medication, and women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception. Women who are breastfeeding should consult healthcare providers regarding whether to stop breastfeeding or the medication, as it may be passed into breast milk. Overdose may lead to confusion, drowsiness, or depression, and treatment such as hemodialysis may be required if necessary. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in mouth/eye mucous membranes, trouble breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attack, abnormal respiration accompanied by coughing and fever, yellow changes in skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision changes, paralysis, urination problems

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• loss of direction
• irritability
• depression
• euphoric feelings
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is best to keep the medication at room temperature, ideally between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Avoiding excessively hot or cold conditions helps maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

Light blue oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle