Pregabalin Capsule 50mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken orally, divided into two doses per day, regardless of meals. 1. Neuropathic pain - Peripheral neuropathic pain: The starting dose is 150 mg per day, which can be increased to 300 mg per day within 3 to 7 days. If necessary, it can be further increased to a maximum of 600 mg per day at intervals of 7 days. - Central neuropathic pain: The starting dose is 150 mg per day.

Child dose

Safety and efficacy data for children under 12 years old and adolescents aged 12-17 are insufficient, so administration is not recommended.

This drug may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so patients should immediately consult a physician if symptoms of depression, mood changes, or abnormal behaviors appear during treatment. Those who have hypersensitivity to this drug or specific genetic problems such as lactose intolerance should not use it. Diabetic patients should be cautious as weight gain may require adjustment of their blood sugar control medications. If symptoms of angioedema occur, discontinue use immediately and consult medical personnel. Elderly patients should be careful as dizziness or drowsiness may increase the risk of falls or injury. Temporary blurred vision or changes in vision may occur; symptoms should be reported. Abruptly stopping this medication may cause withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety, so dose adjustments should be made gradually according to a doctor's instructions. Due to the risk of drug abuse associated with this medication, patients with a history of substance abuse should use it with particular caution. Patients with impaired renal function may require dosage adjustments. Patients with severe heart disease should be cautious when using this drug. Combining this drug with other central nervous system depressants or alcohol may increase the risk of drowsiness or respiratory depression, so caution is necessary. During early pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformation, so pregnant women should refrain from using this drug, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraceptive methods. Breastfeeding women should consult a physician regarding the possibility of this drug being transmitted through breast milk. Activities that require alertness, such as driving or operating machinery, should be avoided until dizziness or drowsiness resolves after taking this drug. In cases of overdose, symptoms such as confusion, drowsiness, and seizures may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• paleness
• angioedema
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• shock

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• disorientation
• 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 15 to 30 degrees Celsius to safely preserve the drug's effectiveness.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a blue upper part and a white lower part containing white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle