Gabix Capsules 100Mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Capsules)

Requires Prescription (YES/NO)

Yes

Generics

Gabapentin

Used For

Neuropathic Pain

How it works

Gabapentin has proven affinity for special site in brain tissues such as neocortex and hippocampus. Though exact mechanism of its CNS depressant and anticonvulsant activity is not fully understood, it is thought to be activated through peptide binding sites (receptor).

Dosage

Gabapentin

Side Effects

Common: Dizziness, somnolence.Less Common: Diarrhea, dry mouth, peripheral oedema, weight gain, abnormal gait, amnesia, ataxia, abnormal thinking, rash and amblyopia.Rare: Accidental injury, asthenia, back pain, constipation, flatulence, nausea, confusion, hypesthesia, vertigo, dyspnea and pharyngitis.

Drug Interactions

Phenytoin, Valproic acid, Carbamazepine or Phenobarbitone , Morphine , Antacid .

Indication

Gabapentin is indicated: For various types of neuropathic pain in adults. As adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with and without secondary generalization in patients over 12 years of age with epilepsy.

When not to Use

Gabapentin is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to gabapentin or any of the components of the product.

Precaution

Gabapentin should not be abruptly discontinued because of the possibility of increasing seizure frequency.

Warning 1

Caution is recommended in patients with a history of psychotic illness.

Warning 2

Gabapentin should not be considered a treatment of absence seizures and may exacerbate these seizures in some patients. Consequently, gabapentin should be used with caution in patients who have mixed seizure disorders that include absence seizures.

Warning 3

Patients should be advised neither to drive a car nor to operate complex machinery until they have gained sufficient experience on gabapentin.

Pregnancy category

Always consult your physician before using any medicine.

Storage (YES/NO)

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.