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Gabantin (Gabapentin Capsules)
Gabapentin capsules are used to treat postherpetic neuralgia in adults and as an adjunctive therapy for partial onset seizures in adults and pediatric patients aged 3 and older. The capsules contain 300mg of gabapentin as the active ingredient and are manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited. Common side effects include dizziness, somnolence, and peripheral edema. Gabapentin capsules should be stored at room temperature and used with caution during pregnancy.
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Gabantin (Gabapentin Capsules)
- 1. Gabapentin Capsules © ClearskyPharmacy Gabantin (Gabapentin Capsules) is used for the management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults. It is also used for the adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy
- 2. Gabantin Capsules © ClearskyPharmacy Gabantin Capsules are manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, India. (Website: www.sunpharma.com)
- 3. Gabapentin Capsules –Brand Names © Clearsky Pharmacy Gabapentin Capsules are available as Neurontin, Gabapin, Gabastar, Neuropin, Neuropentin and Gabamet.
- 4. Active Ingredient © ClearskyPharmacy The active ingredient contained in Gabantin capsules is Gabapentin. Each Gabantin capsule contains 300 mg of Gabapentin.
- 5. Chemical Structure © ClearskyPharmacy The structure of Gabapentin is given below:
- 6. Uses of GabantinCapsules © Clearsky Pharmacy Gabantin (Gabapentin capsules) are used to treat various forms of epilepsy (seizures that are initially restricted to certain parts of the brain, whether the seizure spreads to other parts of the brain or not) and Peripheral neuropathic pain (long lasting pain caused due to damage to the nerves)
- 7. Gabantin Dosage © ClearskyPharmacy ➢Dosage for Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia in Adults: In adults with postherpetic neuralgia, Gabantin therapy may be started as a single 300-mg dose on Day 1, 600 mg/day on Day 2 (300 mg twice a day), and 900 mg/day on Day 3 (300 mg thrice a day). The dose can subsequently be increased as needed for pain relief upto to a daily dose of 1800 mg (600 mg thrice a day). The dosage of Gabantin Capsules (Gabapentin) is given below:
- 8. Gabapentin Capsules Dosage ©Clearsky Pharmacy ➢Dosage for Treatment of Epilepsy with Partial Onset Seizures: For adult patients (age 12 and above) the effective dose of Gabapentin is 900 to 1800 mg/day and given in divided doses (three times a day). The starting dose of Gabantin Capsules is 300 mg three times a day. If required, the dose may be increased to up to 1800 mg/day using 3 divided doses The dosage of Gabantin (Gabapentin Capsules) is given below:
- 9. Storage Instructions © ClearskyPharmacy Gabantin (Gabapentin Capsules) have to be stored at controlled room temperature i.e. 25°C (77°F) with excursions permitted between 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). Keep this as well as all other medicines away from children and pets.
- 10. Warnings © Clearsky Pharmacy Incase of Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (Multiorgan hypersensitivity): discontinue immediately if alternative etiology is not established Anaphylaxis and Angioedema: discontinue and evaluate patient immediately Driving Impairment; Somnolence/Sedation and Dizziness: Doctors must warn patients not to drive until they have gained sufficient experience to assess whether their ability to drive or operate heavy machinery will be impaired.
- 11. Warnings © Clearsky Pharmacy Increasedseizure frequency may occur in patients with seizure disorders if Gabantin (Gabapentin Capsules) is abruptly stopped. Suicidal Behavior and Ideation: monitor patients for suicidal thoughts/behavior Monitor for Neuropsychiatric adverse reactions in children 3 to 12 years of age.
- 12. Gabantin Capsules © ClearskyPharmacy Contraindications Gabantin Capsules are contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Gabapentin or any other component of this medication.
- 13. Gabapentin Capsules SideEffects © Clearsky Pharmacy ➢Most common Gabapentin side effets with an incidence rate of 8% or higher and at least twice that for placebo were: ➢Postherpetic neuralgia: dizziness, somnolence, and peripheral edema ➢Epilepsy in patients greater than 12 years of age: somnolence, dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, and nystagmus ➢Epilepsy in patients 3 to 12 years of age: viral infection, fever, nausea and/or vomiting, somnolence, and hostility
- 14. Gabapentin Capsules Overdose ©Clearsky Pharmacy In overdose cases, double vision, slurred speech, drowsiness, lethargy, and diarrhea have been observed. All patients recovered with supportive care. Coma, resolving with dialysis, has been reported in patients with chronic renal failure who were treated with Gabapentin Capsules.
- 15. Gabantin Capsules Overdose ©Clearsky Pharmacy Gabapentin (Gabantin Capsules) can be removed by hemodialysis. Although hemodialysis has not been performed in the few overdose cases reported, it may be required by the patient's clinical state or in patients with significant renal impairment.
- 16. Gabapentin During Pregnancy ©Clearsky Pharmacy Gabantin (Gabapentin Capsules) has been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. During studies in mice, rats, and rabbits, Gabapentin was developmentally toxic when administered to pregnant animals at doses similar to or lower than those used clinically. Gabantin must be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
- 17. Gabantin Capsules For moredetails on Gabantin Capsules click here © Clearsky Pharmacy Gabantin (Gabapentin Capsules) by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, India .