Gabapen capsule 100mg

About Gabapen capsule 100mg

Gabapen Capsule Capsule Uses

• Add on treatment for partial (focal) seizures in epilepsy
• Nerve pain that lingers after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia)
• Burning and tingling pain from diabetic nerve damage
• Other types of nerve pain as decided by a doctor

Gabapen Capsule Capsule Benefits

• Helps reduce the number of seizures when taken with other epilepsy medicines
• Eases burning, shooting and tingling nerve pain
• May improve sleep that is disturbed by nerve pain
• Does not need liver processing, which suits many older patients

What Experts Say

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that is also widely used for nerve pain. It does not work like paracetamol. It calms overactive nerve signals by binding to calcium channels in nerve cells. It was first approved for epilepsy and later became a common choice for nerve pain that does not respond to ordinary painkillers.

Doctors prescribe it as add on treatment for partial seizures, and for pain after shingles or from diabetic nerve damage. Benefit builds over days to weeks, so treatment often starts low and is raised slowly to limit dizziness and sleepiness. Full pain relief may take one to two weeks at a stable dose, so doses should not be raised without advice.

Gabapentin leaves the body through the kidneys, so older adults and people with kidney problems often need lower doses. It should not be stopped suddenly, because seizures or anxiety can return. Alcohol and sedatives add to drowsiness. Report new confusion, mood changes or trouble breathing promptly, and never double a missed dose.

Drug Class

• Anticonvulsant (antiepileptic)
• Gabapentinoid

Gabapen capsule 100mg formula

• Gabapentin

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Gabapen capsule 100mg?

• Take Gabapen Capsule exactly as prescribed, usually in evenly spaced doses through the day.
• Swallow Gabapen Capsule whole with water, with or without food. Do not open or chew it.
• When used for seizures, keep the gap between doses no longer than 12 hours.
• Do not stop suddenly. Your doctor will lower the dose gradually.

Drug Interactions

• Antacids with aluminum or magnesium: They can reduce gabapentin absorption, so take gabapentin at least two hours after the antacid.
• Opioid painkillers: Together they raise the risk of extreme sleepiness and slowed breathing.
• Alcohol and sedatives: Alcohol, benzodiazepines and sleeping pills increase drowsiness and dizziness.

Risks and warnings

• Drowsiness and dizziness: It can impair alertness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Kidney disease: The dose must be reduced when kidney function is low.
• Stopping suddenly: Abrupt withdrawal may trigger seizures, anxiety, sweating and sleep trouble.
• Mood changes: Antiepileptic medicines carry a small risk of low mood or suicidal thoughts. Report any change in mood to a doctor.
• Breathing problems: The risk rises in older adults, people with lung disease and those taking opioids or sedatives.

Gabapen Capsule Capsule Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness and tiredness
• Unsteady walking
• Blurred or double vision
• Swelling of hands or feet
• Weight gain
• Dry mouth
• Rash or facial swelling (seek help)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep in the original pack, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Do not use after the expiry date.
• Keep out of reach of children.