Neogab Capsules 100mg (1 Strip = 10 Capsules) Specification

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).

Usage And Safety

Dosage

Neuropathic Pain : Initially 300mg once daily on day 1 , then 300mg twice on day 2 , 300mg three times daily on day 3. Thereafter the dose maybe increased in increments of 300mg daily up to a maximum of 3600mg/day in three divided doses. It is not necessary to divide the doses equally when titrating Gabapentin. Seizures : Initially 300mg once daily on day 1 , then 300mg twicw on day 2 , 300mg three times daily on day 3. Thereafter the dose maybe increased in increments of 300mg daily until effective epileptic control is achieved, which is usually within the range of 900-1200mg daily. Higher doses up to a maximum of 2400mg daily may be required in some patients. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustment.

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.

Precautions

Precaution

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

Warnings

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.

Additional Information

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.

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Neogab Capsules 100mg (1 Strip = 10 Capsules)