Senrica Capsule 50 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication, containing Pregabalin, is administered orally in divided doses of the total daily dose twice a day without regard to meals. 1. Neuropathic Pain 1) Peripheral neuropathic pain: Starting dose of 150 mg per day, may increase to 300 mg per day within 3 to 7 days, and then further increase to a maximum of 600 mg per day at 7-day intervals. 2) Central neuropathic pain: Starting dose of 150 mg per day.

Child dose

Administration in patients under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12-17 years is not recommended.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so careful monitoring for depression or mood changes is necessary during treatment. Patients with a hypersensitivity to this drug or specific genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Diabetic patients should be cautious as weight gain may require dosage adjustment of blood sugar control medications. If an allergic reaction such as angioedema occurs, discontinue use immediately. Elderly patients are at higher risk of falls due to dizziness or drowsiness, so they should be particularly careful when starting treatment. Blurred vision or changes in vision may occur; if these symptoms arise, consult a doctor. Abrupt discontinuation of the medication may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety, so it should be tapered off gradually. When used in conjunction with other medications that affect the central nervous system, there may be a risk of respiratory depression or excessive drowsiness, requiring caution. Pregnant women should avoid using this medication as it may affect the fetus, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. Breastfeeding women should consider discontinuing breastfeeding or stopping the medication as it can be passed into breast milk and affect the infant. Before engaging in hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery, verify whether this medication causes dizziness or drowsiness. In case of overdose, severe drowsiness, confusion, depression, or seizures may occur, and treatments such as hemodialysis may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme fatigue throughout the body, sudden and severe headaches, lightning headaches, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis,

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• altered sense of direction
• irritability
• depression
• euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, ideally at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C. Proper storage will maintain the medication's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle