SPL Set ID: 13d03119-e49b-482e-b5f9-d40dc3f4862e
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Pregabalin is described chemically as ( S )-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid. The molecular formula is C 8 H 17 NO 2, and the molecular weight is 159.23. The chemical structure of pregabalin is: Pregabalin is a white to off-white, crystalline solid with a pK a1 of 4.2 and a pK a2 of 10.6. It is freely soluble in water and both basic and acidic aqueous solutions. The log of the partition coefficient (n-octanol/0.05M phosphate buffer) at pH 7.4 is – 1.35. Pregabalin capsules are administered orally and is supplied as imprinted hard-shell capsules containing 50, 75, 100, and 150 mg of pregabalin. Pregabalin capsules 50 mg contains pregelatinized starch and talc as inactive ingredients. Pregabalin capsules 75, 100, and 150 mg contain lactose monohydrate, corn starch, and talc as inactive ingredients. The capsule shells contain gelatin and titanium dioxide. In addition, the caramel capsule shells contain red iron oxide and the maroon capsule shells contain Brilliant blue FCF - FD&C Blue 1 and FD&C Red 40. The imprinting ink contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, potassium hydroxide, and black iron oxide. image description