Gabapentin 400 mg (Gabatop 400)

GABAPENTIN belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants used for the management or prevention of neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Besides this, occasionally used to treat migraine headaches. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain. On the other hand, epilepsy is a disorder of the nervous system which occurs due to disturbed nerve cell activity in the brain.

GABAPENTIN contains Gabapentin’ that works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Besides this, it also decreases the number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves in the body.

GABAPENTIN is available on prescription. It comes as capsules, tablets, and a liquid that you drink. GABAPENTIN can be taken by adults and children aged 6 years and over. Take GABAPENTIN exactly as directed. Please do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, you may experience some side effects include feeling sleepy, tired and dizzy. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking GABAPENTIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking GABAPENTIN without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take GABAPENTIN if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. GABAPENTIN may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive if you are alert. GABAPENTIN should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with GABAPENTIN as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed of your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.

• Neuropathic pain, Epilepsy, Migraine headaches.

GABAPENTIN belongs to a class of medications called ‘anticonvulsants’ used to prevent neuropathic pain (pain due to damaged nerves), fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain), and epilepsy (fits). It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels and block the action of overexcited channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Overall it reduces nerve pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

Take GABAPENTIN with or without food. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. GABAPENTIN should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take GABAPENTIN based on your medical condition.

Like all medicines, GABAPENTIN also has some side effects, though it is not mandatory for everyone to experience them. Common side effects of GABAPENTIN include feeling sleepy, tired or dizzy, feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea, getting more infections than usual, mood changes, swollen arms and legs, blurred vision, dry mouth, difficulties for men getting an erection, weight gain, feel hungry, memory problems, and headaches. Most of these side effects of GABAPENTIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.