INTRODUCTION ABOUT GABAPIN 100MG TABLET

GABAPIN 100MG TABLET is used in the management of various forms of epilepsy alone or in combination with other medicine and manages peripheral neuropathic pain.

It contains Gabapentin which is an anticonvulsant agent that controls seizures and neuropathic pain by altering the electrical activity in the brain.

GABAPIN 100MG TABLET should be used under medical supervision only. Do not stop taking GABAPIN 100MG TABLET suddenly, as this may lead to increased risk of seizures.

This medicine should be used with caution patients having kidney problems, are on hemodialysis, muscle pain and/or weakness, suffer with different types of seizures including absences, persistent stomach pain, feeling sick and being sick (symptoms of inflamed pancreas), history of drug dependence or abuse, intolerance to certain sugar, have nervous system or respiratory disorders.

GABAPIN 100MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in children aged below 6 years and should be used with caution in elder patients 65 years of age and above.

One of the serious side effects associated with GABAPIN 100MG TABLET is self-harming thoughts, contact your doctor immediately if you experience such unusual reactions. The most common side effects of taking GABAPIN 100MG TABLET are dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, viral infection, lack of coordination.

USES OF GABAPIN 100MG TABLET

It is used to manage:

• Various forms of epilepsy (fits)
• Peripheral neuropathic pain

HOW GABAPIN 100MG TABLET WORKS

GABAPIN 100MG TABLET works effectively by altering the electrical activity in the brain by inhibiting the voltage-gated calcium channels and decreasing the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, thus managing fits or seizures. It also blocks the pain signals travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain and manages nerve pain.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take GABAPIN 100MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow it as whole with a glass full of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Correct dosage and duration will be prescribed by your doctor depending upon your age, body weight, and health condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF GABAPIN 100MG TABLET

Common Side Effects of GABAPIN 100MG TABLET:

• Fever, Chills, Runny nose, Cough
• Drowsiness, Dizziness
• lack of coordination, Tiredness
• Pneumonia
• Signs of upper respiratory tract infection (sore throat, inflamed sinuses, common cold)
• Signs of urinary tract infection (bladder pain, foul smell, cloudy urine, frequent urination)
• Inflammation of the ear or other infections
• Eating disorder characterized by low body weight and increased appetite
• Anger towards others, confusion, mood changes, depression, anxiety, nervousness, difficulty with thinking
• Jerky movements, difficulty with speaking, loss of memory, tremor, difficulty sleeping, headache, sensitive skin, decreased sensation (numbness), difficulty with coordination, unusual eye movement, increased, decreased or absent reflexes
• Blurred or double vision
• High blood pressure, flushing
• Difficulty in breathing, bronchitis
• Vomiting, nausea  
• Problems with teeth, inflamed gums
• Diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, flatulence
• Joint pain, back pain, twitching
• Difficulties with erection (male)
• Swelling in the legs and arms, difficulty with walking, weakness, pain,

Stop taking GABAPIN 100MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:

• Yellowing of your skin or of the whites of the eyes
• Unusual bruising or bleeding
• Severe weakness
• Unexplained muscle pain
• Frequent infections

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking GABAPIN 100MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Medicines containing opioids such as morphine (used to manage pain)
• Antacids such as aluminum hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide (medicines used to reduce heart burn, indigestion)
• Other medicines for convulsions (Ex. carbamazepine, phenytoin)
• Sleeping disorders (Ex. benzodiazepines)
• Depression, anxiety (Ex. fluoxetine)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of GABAPIN 100MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Signs of overdose includes loss of consciousness, dizziness, double vision, slurred speech, drowsiness, tiredness, and diarrhoea.

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