SPL Set ID: 17a8087c-579f-42de-ae92-006ea64def2a
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Pregabalin, USP 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, USP 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 are supplied as imprinted hard-shell capsules containing 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 225 mg, and 300 mg of pregabalin, USP along with pregelatinized starch, corn starch and talc as inactive ingredients. Capsule shells for 25 mg, 50 mg & 150 mg contains: gelatin & titanium dioxide Capsule shells for 75 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 225 mg & 300 mg contains: gelatin, FD&C Blue No.1, FD&C Red No.40, FD&C Yellow No.6 and titanium dioxide. Imprinting ink contains: shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide and purified water. Chemical Structure