Lyrica 150 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is pregabalin, administered orally without regard to food, divided into two doses per day. 1. Neuropathic Pain 1) Peripheral Neuropathic Pain The initial dose of 150 mg may be administered per day, and it can be increased to 300 mg daily after 3 to 7 days. If necessary, it can be increased to a maximum of 600 mg per day at 7-day intervals.

Child dose

There is insufficient safety and efficacy data for children under 12 and adolescents aged 12-17, so it is not recommended for administration.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so mood changes or symptoms of depression should be carefully monitored during treatment. Patients with allergies to pregabalin or any components of this medication should not take it. Diabetic patients may need adjustments in their blood glucose control medications due to weight gain, so caution is required. If symptoms of angioedema appear, immediately discontinue the medication and consult a healthcare professional. Elderly patients are at risk for falls due to dizziness or drowsiness, so care should be taken, especially at the beginning of treatment. Vision may be blurred or changes in eyesight may occur, so patients should report if such symptoms develop. When discontinuing the medication, withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety may occur, so discontinuation should be discussed with a healthcare provider. Patients with a history of drug abuse may have a high risk for misuse of this medication, so it should be used cautiously. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustments. Patients with severe heart conditions should take caution when using this medication. When taken with opioid analgesics, there is a risk of central nervous system depression, so caution is needed. Patients with weak respiratory function or elderly patients may have an increased risk of severe respiratory depression, so dose adjustments might be necessary. In early pregnancy, there is a risk of fetal malformations, so it is preferable not to use this medication during pregnancy, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. Lactating women should consider the possibility of this medication passing into breast milk and affecting the infant, so they should consider stopping breastfeeding or discontinuing the medication. Activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided until drowsiness or dizziness completely resolves. Severe skin reactions may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms such as skin rash or swelling appear, medication should be stopped immediately and consult a healthcare professional. In case of overdose, symptoms like confusion, drowsiness, or depression may appear, and treatments such as dialysis may be required if necessary. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, facial swelling, cold sweat, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis-like symptoms, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, severe rashes accompanied by fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in the mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, pulmonary edema, respiratory depression, severe respiratory depression, severe skin adverse reactions, severe allergic reactions, severe swelling or urination issues

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• loss of coordination
• irritability
• depression
• feelings of euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1-30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Blue oval tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle