Yuhan Pregabalin Controlled-Release Tablets 75 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dosage

This medication is administered once daily after the evening meal. This medication must be swallowed whole and should not be divided, crushed, or chewed. The initial dose for adults may be 150 mg once daily. Based on individual patient response and tolerance, it may be increased up to a maximum of 600 mg per day at weekly intervals. For patients with renal impairment, dosage should be adjusted based on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).

Children's dosage

Safety and efficacy have not been established for pediatric and adolescent patients under 19 years of age.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so if you notice mood changes or unusual behaviors during treatment, you should inform your healthcare provider immediately. Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any of its components. For diabetic patients, this medication may lead to weight gain, which may require dosage adjustments of blood sugar control medications. If you experience symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face, around the mouth, or neck, discontinue use immediately and consult your healthcare provider. Elderly patients may experience dizziness or drowsiness, increasing the risk of falls or injuries, so caution is advised. Transient blurred vision or changes in vision may occur during use, so notify your healthcare provider if symptoms develop. Abruptly stopping this medication may cause withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety; therefore, it should be reduced gradually in consultation with your healthcare provider. There is a risk of drug abuse, so patients with a history of drug abuse should be closely monitored. Patients with impaired renal function may require dosage adjustments of this medication, and discontinuation may help improve renal function. Patients with severe heart disease should use this medication with caution and consult their healthcare provider as symptoms of heart failure may occur. Concurrent use with opioid analgesics may increase central nervous system depressant effects, requiring caution. Patients with weak respiratory function or the elderly may have a risk of severe respiratory depression and may require dosage adjustments. During early pregnancy, there may be a risk of fetal malformation, so women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should consult their healthcare provider and use effective contraception. This medication may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so caution is needed when driving or operating hazardous machinery. Rarely, life-threatening severe skin reactions may occur, so if you experience skin rashes, blisters, fever, or other symptoms, discontinue use immediately and inform your healthcare provider. Side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, swelling, nausea, headache, and skin rash may occur; if symptoms are severe or persistent, consult your healthcare provider. Pregnant or breastfeeding women must consult their healthcare provider before taking this medication, and during breastfeeding, they should decide whether to discontinue breastfeeding or the medication. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children and adolescents under 19 years of age have not been established, so caution is required. The elderly may need dosage adjustments due to slower drug excretion from impaired renal function. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, seizures may appear, and immediate medical treatment should be sought, and blood dialysis may be performed if necessary. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, swelling around the face and mouth, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral and ocular mucosa, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice of skin or eyes, generalized malaise, sudden and severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significant decrease in urine output, severe generalized edema

Mild side effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, balance disorders, confusion, swelling, peripheral edema, generalized edema, chest pain, fatigue, lethargy, diarrhea, dyspepsia, constipation, nausea, chronic gastritis, dry mouth, rhinitis, itching, rash, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increase, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) increase, blood creatine phosphokinase (CPK) increase, liver enzyme increase, weight gain, musculoskeletal pain, back pain,

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

Appearance

Light apricot-colored elongated film-coated controlled-release tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [6 tablets/PTP X 5]