Lureka OD Tablet 50 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dosage

This medication is taken orally twice a day, regardless of meals, and should be placed on the tongue and swallowed without water once it disintegrates. 1. Neuropathic pain 1) Peripheral neuropathic pain: Initiate with a dose of 150 mg daily, which can be increased to 300 mg over 3 to 7 days, and if needed, further increase to a maximum of 600 mg over intervals of 7 days. 2) Central neuropathic pain: Initiate with a dose of 150 mg daily.

Children's dosage

Administration is not recommended due to insufficient safety and efficacy data in children under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12 to 17.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviors, so you should consult your healthcare provider immediately if you notice any mood changes or behavioral abnormalities during treatment. Patients allergic to pregabalin or any components of this medication should not take it. Diabetic patients may experience weight gain when taking this medication, which may require adjustment of their blood sugar control medication. If symptoms of angioedema, such as swelling of the face or around the mouth, occur, stop taking immediately and inform your healthcare provider. Elderly patients may experience dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion when taking this medication and should take precautions, avoiding dangerous activities until they acclimate to the effects of the new medication. Transient blurred vision or changes in vision may occur, and these symptoms can improve after discontinuing the medication. There is insufficient research on the safety and efficacy of this medication if other antiepileptic drugs are discontinued before its use, so careful consideration is warranted. Abrupt discontinuation of the medication may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, nausea, and anxiety, so it is safe to taper off the medication gradually in consultation with your healthcare provider. Patients with a history of substance abuse may have an increased risk of misuse with this medication, so it should be administered carefully, and signs of substance abuse should be closely monitored. Patients with impaired kidney function may require dose adjustments of this medication. Patients with heart disease, especially those with congestive heart failure, require careful monitoring while taking this medication. When taken with opioid analgesics, respiratory depression may increase due to enhanced central nervous system depressant effects, warranting caution. In early pregnancy, there may be a risk of congenital malformations for the fetus; therefore, pregnant women should avoid taking this medication as much as possible, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. Breastfeeding women should discuss the use of this medication with their healthcare providers, as it may be excreted in breast milk. This medication may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery after taking it. Severe skin reactions may rarely occur, so if any skin abnormalities develop, discontinue the medication immediately and inform your healthcare provider. Overdose may result in drowsiness, confusion, depression, seizures, and treatment such as blood dialysis may be required if necessary. Children and elderly individuals should store this medication in a safe place out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, severe allergic reactions, high fever coupled with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, severe abnormal skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, breathing difficulties associated with cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• disturbances in spatial orientation
• irritability
• depression
• euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow round orally disintegrating tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP x 3], 100 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP x 10]