Country of origin: INDIA
Gabapin NT 100MG capsule is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain, depression, anxiety disorders, partial-onset seizures, epilepsy, fibromyalgia (severe muscle pain and tenderness with altered sleep cycles and mood) and chronic pain caused by nerve damage due to spinal cord injury or diabetes. It is also used to treat postherpetic neuralgia, a condition that affects nerves and skin which is caused by chickenpox. The capsule helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood, relieving from nerve pain and improve nerve conduction. However, the uses mentioned here are not comprehensive, there may be other conditions for which the medication may be used upon your doctor’s discretion.
The active ingredients of Gabapin NT 100MG capsule are Gabapentin 100 MG and Nortriptyline 10MG
Gabapentin is an antiepileptic medicine that works by increasing the action of a chemical messenger known as GABA which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. It also reduces the levels of chemical transmitters (glutamate, dopamine) and reduces pain by modulating calcium channel activity of nerve cells, protects nerve fibres and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells, together relieving neuropathic pain. Amitriptyline, tricyclic antidepressant, works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers – serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain that stops the movement of pain signals and maintains mental balance.
Patients with following conditions are suggested to seek advice from their healthcare professionals before using Gabapin NT 100MG capsule:
The following side effects may or may not occur during the usage of Gabapin NT 100MG capsule. It is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. You may experience one or more of the following common side effects:
Rare but more serious adverse effects may include:
Take Gabapin NT 100MG capsule as instructed by your doctor. Swallow the capsule whole with water, immediately after opening it from the strip. Do not break or crush or chew the capsule.
Avoid missing or forgetting the dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember; but if it’s almost time for your next dose, skip it and take it according to your normal schedule. Don’t swallow two doses at the same time which is dangerous to your health.
The capsule should be taken with food. Side effects such as sleepiness or drowsiness may be reduced if taken immediately after meals. Take the capsule at the same time every day (preferably at night) as it helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body.
Do not change the dose or stop taking the medicine before completion of the course or without consulting your doctor. Continue to use this drug until completion of the maximum amount suggested.
Avoid taking medicine more than the prescribed dosage. If you notice any unusual or abnormal reactions after taking the capsule, promptly seek medical attention. Depending on the dosage of Gabapin NT 100MG capsule, symptoms vary in individuals, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Use this capsule only on the advice of medical practitioner. Dose adjustments or complete avoidance of the Gabapin NT 100MG capsule may be required in the following conditions:
Extreme caution is advised among people with kidney problems. Close monitoring of kidney function and adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any renal problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this capsule.
Caution is advised among patients with liver problems. Adjustments of dose of the medicine may be needed based on the clinical condition of the patient. If you have any hepatic problems, it is highly recommended that you consult doctor before the consumption of this capsule. However, use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe liver impairment.
Gabapin NT 100MG capsule is not considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
The medicine is likely unsafe to use for nursing mothers. Limited human data suggests that the medication may pass into the breastmilk and harm the infant. Consult your doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness, breathing problems or difficulty in breast feeding.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases side effects such as difficulty in concentrating, dizziness, light headedness. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the capsule should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Gabapin NT 100MG capsule may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, light headedness, so do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
Foods containing caffeine, tea, chocolates should be avoided as they stimulate your brain while this capsule calms the brain.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines which includes over-the-counter drugs, herbal tonics, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription. Alert your doctor if you are taking Gabapin NT 100MG capsule with cimetidine, quinidine, chlorpropamide, guanethidine, bethanidine, clonidine, barbiturates, buprenorphine, glimepiride, metoprolol, ondansetron, duloxetine, dextromethorphan, azatadine, baclofen.
Category C: Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks
This medication is an anticonvulsant, prescribed for postherpetic neuralgia, and epilepsy.
Gabapentin calms the brain.
Fast release: Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills. Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given. - Extended release tablets: - Take with the evening meal. Do not chew, break, or crush.
Feeling lightheaded, sleepy, having blurred eyesight, or a change in thinking clearly. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this drug affects you. Feeling dizzy. Rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing. Change in balance. Shakiness. Weight gain. Swelling in the arms or legs. Problems with how one acts. Emotional ups and downs. Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help. Hostility.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
If you have an allergy to gabapentin or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of infection. These include a fever of 100.5°F (38°C) or higher, chills, very bad sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, more sputum or change in color of sputum, pain with passing urine, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain. Signs of low mood (depression), thoughts of killing yourself, nervousness, emotional ups and downs, thinking that is not normal, anxiety, or lack of interest in life. Change in thinking clearly and with logic. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Feeling very tired or weak. Very upset stomach or throwing up. If seizures are worse or not the same after starting this drug. Any bruising or bleeding. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. - Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Anticonvulsants, Drugs For Neuropathic Pain
The capsule is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain, depression, anxiety disorders, partial-onset seizures, epilepsy, fibromyalgia (severe muscle pain and tenderness with altered sleep cycles and mood) and chronic pain caused by nerve damage due to spinal cord injury or diabetes. It is also used to treat postherpetic neuralgia, a condition that affects nerves and skin which is caused by chickenpox. The capsule helps many people to recover from depression by improving their mood, relieving from nerve pain and improve nerve conduction.
The capsule is well tolerated when taken in prescribed dosage guidelines. Most common side effects include agitation and anxiety, uncontrolled eye movements, dizziness, restlessness, hyperactivity, unusual tiredness and weakness, irritability, blurred vision, tremors, constipation, increased appetite, dry mouth, lower back pain, weight gain. Its use may also lead to extreme but uncommon side effects such as acute pancreatitis, respiratory depression, angioedema, weakness in arms, hands, legs or feet, suicidal ideation and behaviour.
The capsule can be taken with or without food. Side effects such as sleepiness or drowsiness may be reduced if taken immediately after meals.
If you ever had impaired kidney function, sever liver impairment or heart disease, let your doctor know before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you take to ensure that you are healthy. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients used in the capsule, arrhythmias, recent myocardial infarction, manic phase of bipolar disorder, severe hepatic impairment, children below 6 years. Caution is advised among patients with history of cardiovascular disease (stroke, tachycardia, conduction abnormalities), history of seizures, decreased gastrointestinal motility, narrow angle glaucoma, urinary retention, diabetes mellitus, benign prostatic hyperplasia, renal impairment, alcohol addiction, suicidal tendencies, withdrawal symptoms, children and elderly, pregnancy and lactation.
The capsule may decrease alertness, cause impaired judgement, affect your vision and make you feel dizzy, difficulty in concentration, fatigue, light headedness, so do not drive, operate heavy machinery or involve in any works which may demand your attention or physical strength.
The capsule is usually well tolerated when taken in the recommended dosage guidelines. Over dose of the medicine may lead to blurred vision, confusion, restlessness, dizziness, agitation, vomiting, dry mouth, severe hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias, convulsions, CNS depression.
This medicine is not considered safe to use in pregnant women unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks involved. Despite the fact that there are limited studies in human beings, animal studies have shown effects on the developing baby. It is recommended that you consult your doctor before consuming this medicine.
No, do not take the medicine without doctor’s prescription.
Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases side effects such as difficulty in breathing, dizziness, light headedness. Any symptoms of abnormal reactions after taking the capsule should be reported to your doctor immediately.
Store the medicine at room temperature (20-30 degree Celsius) in a cool and dry place. Keep the tablet according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Store the medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed.
This tablet is designed to be swallowed with water. If you take them in a way they weren’t intended to be used, you could experience an overdose if the active constituent enters the blood stream too quickly. Alternatively, if it enters your body too slowly, it may never achieve a high enough concentration to be completely functional.
This capsule is not recommended for children below 6 years of age due to potential toxicity and limited safety.
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action in the body is within 2-3 hours of administration. You may start feeling relief from nerve pain in two weeks of use. To see a complete benefit, you may have to continue this medicine for 2-3 months.
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body for about 6-8 hours. However, it depends on the intended use, strength and the clinical condition of the patient.
Medicines should always be taken under medical supervision. Take the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor: for dosage and duration. Most recommended dose is one capsule per day.
The number of days that any medicine must be taken varies from patient to patient; and case to case. So always stick to your doctor’s suggestion about how many days to take this medicine.
Use the medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor for the dosage and duration preferably at night.
Note: All of the above information is for reference purpose only. It is always recommended that you consult a medical professional.
INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
bhagey khola,rangpo,east sikkim-737132,india
INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
bhagey khola,rangpo,east sikkim-737132,india