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Similar Brands: Neurontin
Manufacturer: Various
Presentation: Blister-Tablets/Capsules
Average Delivery: 10 Days(s)
Exp Date: Approx. May 2013
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Similar Brands: Neurontin
Manufacturer: Various
Presentation: Blister-Tablets/Capsules
Average Delivery: 10 Days(s)
Exp Date: Approx. May 2013
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Drug Uses
Epilepsy associated with seizures is treated using Gabapentin and it may also be used for treating nerve pain associated with herpes zoster (shingles) infection (postherpetic neuralgia) if determined by doctor. This can be used for other purposes if prescribed by your doctor.
How Taken
Consult your doctor before consuming Gabapentin and follow the instruction as advised by the doctor. This can be taken either with or without a meal. Make sure that you do not antacid containing aluminum or magnesium components within 2 hours before you take Gabapentin. Never stop taking Gabapentin without consulting your doctor or just at once, this may increase risk of side effects (eg, seizures). In case you want to stop taking Gabapentin or adding a new medicine, consult your doctor and he will gradually lower down your dose.
Missed Dose
If somehow you missed the dose, then immediately take that dose after you remember. However if you get to the nearby time for next dose, skip taking the Missed Dose and continue with your dose taking schedule. Do remember that you never exceed the intake of dose to compensate you missed dosage previously.
Storage
The storage criteria is that do keep the product away from heat, moisture and light and make sure that the temperature of the place where you will keep the product must be between 59 – 86 °F that means15 – 30 °C is permitted. Make sure that children cannot get in touch with it.
More Information
Gabapentin may cause some side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, lightheadedness, or fainting during the period of course. These side effects may even get worse if Gabapentin is consumed with alcohol or certain medicines. Always use Gabapentin with caution and follow the instructions of the doctor. Never perform any kind of possible unsafe tasks with this drug. You must undergo daily scheduled check–ups with your doctor while using Gabapentin. If symptoms are getting worse, contact your doctor immediately. Gabapentin should be taken only by the patient for whom it has been prescribed by the doctor. Never alter the quantity of drug other than what is prescribed by your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Gabapentin if you have any medical conditions, especially if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances, or if you are allergic to any ingredient in Gabapentin, if you have any problem related to kidney or else going for dialysis, if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or are breast–feeding the baby. Gabapentin is found in breast milk. You should discuss the merits and demerits of consuming Gabapentin when you are pregnant and all its possible effects to your baby. Some medicines may have interaction with Gabapentin. Thus let your doctor know of all prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbals, or diet supplements that you are taking. Gabapentin may affect your blood sugar level. If you are a diabetic patient, check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dosage of your diabetes medicine. Make sure that you keep all doctor and lab appointments in line and go for continuous check ups. Elder patients may be more sensitive to the effects of Gabapentin and might require a lower dosage than usual. Gabapentin may cause emotional or behavioral side effects in children 3 -12 years of age. If the following side effects occur, do let your doctor know immediately like- emotional “mood swings", hostile or aggressive behavior, problems concentrating, decreased performance, restlessness or hyperactivity. Make sure that children below the age group of 3 years do not consume Gabapentin.
Disclaimer
we hereby declare that the above mentioned information presented does not cover all the possible directions, integrations and precautions. It only gives general idea about the medicine. This information cannot be considered as the instructions for any particular patient. We hereby disclaim all possible responsibilities for reliability and correctness of the given information, as well as any kind of possible damage.
Possible Side Effects
Side Effects may be- Back pain, changes in vision (double or blurred vision), drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, stomach upset, tiredness, vomiting, clumsiness, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness and weight gain. Contact your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur and seek medical attention immediately- allergic reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), abnormal thoughts, aggressive behavior, back and forth eye movements, behavioral problems, change in school performance, hostility, hyperactivity, loss of coordination, memory loss, chest pain, confusion, fainting, fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat, fever, chills, or sore throat, mood swings, numbness of an arm or leg, one–sided weakness, restlessness, seizures, severe headache or dizziness, shortness of breath, speech changes, swelling of the hands, legs, or feet, tremor, trouble concentrating, twitching.
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