Pregablin Capsule 150 mg (Pregabalin)

Adult dose

This medication is taken orally twice daily without regard to food. The total daily dosage should be divided into two doses. 1. Neuropathic Pain 1) Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Starting dose of 150 mg once daily; may be increased to 300 mg once daily within 3 to 7 days, and thereafter may be increased to a maximum of 600 mg once daily at 7-day intervals. 2) Central Neuropathic Pain: Starting dose of 150 mg once daily; increase to 300 mg once daily after one week.

Child dose

The safety and efficacy data for pediatric patients under 12 years of age and adolescents aged 12-17 are insufficient, and therefore administration is not recommended.

This medication may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior, so you should immediately inform your healthcare provider if you experience depression or mood changes while taking it. Patients with hypersensitivity to this drug or certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Diabetic patients should be cautious as dosage adjustments of blood glucose control medications may be needed due to weight gain. If symptoms of angioedema appear, the drug should be discontinued immediately. Elderly patients are at higher risk of injury due to dizziness or drowsiness, so special care is needed initially. Transient visual blurriness or changes may occur, and if these symptoms appear, consultation with healthcare personnel should be obtained. Abrupt discontinuation of this medication may lead to withdrawal symptoms such as insomnia, headache, and anxiety, so dosage should be reduced gradually as per physician's instructions. Patients with a history of substance abuse should be carefully monitored due to the high potential for misuse of this medication. Patients with reduced renal function may require dosage adjustments. Patients with heart disease should exercise caution when taking this medication, particularly those with congestive heart failure. Caution is needed when taking this medication with opioid analgesics as the risk of central nervous system depression may increase. This medication may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so it is advised to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how it affects you. In early pregnancy, there may be a risk of fetal malformation, so pregnant women should not take this medication, and women of childbearing age should use effective contraception. During breastfeeding, this medication may be transmitted through breast milk, so you may need to consider stopping breastfeeding or discontinuing the medication. In the case of overdose, symptoms may include drowsiness, confusion, seizures, and treatment such as hemodialysis may be necessary. Children and the elderly should be particularly cautious when taking this medication, and it should be stored out of the reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash along with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral or ocular mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme drowsiness, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizure, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• drowsiness
• confusion
• spatial disorientation
• irritability
• depression
• feelings of euphoria
• decreased libido
• insomnia
• depersonalization

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it is best to store it at room temperature between 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. To maintain the effectiveness of the medication, it is essential to avoid direct sunlight and not to store it in excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

White hard capsule containing white powder

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle