Gabapin Nt 100Mg/10Mg Tablet

Gabapin-nt 100mg tablet comprises of Gabapentin and Nortriptyline as active ingredients. This medication is used to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain, hot flashes and restless legs syndrome and postherpetic neuralgia.

The drug works by affecting the chemical and nerves responsible for the pain and seizures. Side effects of this medication include drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, tiredness, blurred/double vision, unusual eye movement and tremors may occur.

Patients suffering from renal and liver diseases are advised to discuss their medical conditions before starting the medication. Patients suffering from diabetes and those who are prone to epilepsy are advised to exercise caution.

This is drug is not suited if the patient is suffering from depression and has sucidial tendencies. Pregnant women or ladies who are planning on getting pregnant are not recommended to use this medicine.

This tablet can be taken with or without food and dosage is based on the weight of the patient. One should not increase or take more tablets than the prescribed amount. Anti-acid containing aluminium or magnesium may interfere with the absorption of this medication.

• Neuropathic Pain

• Postherpetic Neuralgia

• Allergy

• Dizziness

• Agitation

• Restlessness

• Hyperactivity

• Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

• Blurred Vision

• Lower Back Pain

• Tremor

• Change In Vision

• Dry Mouth

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medication can be felt and observed for about 15-21 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medication can be noticed and observed within 2-3 hours after administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It is not recommend to be used by pregnant women and women who are planning on getting pregnant as it can damage the foetus.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported and thus the drug is not addictive.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breast feeding mother are not recommended to use this medicine as it is reported that the drug can pass down to the baby through milk.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is not recommended to drink alcohol while under this medication. Alcohol can have adverse effect and can hinder the proper working of the drug.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  No, as this drug is know to make the patient drowsy and dizzy it is not safe to drive or to operate heavy machinery while under the influence of this drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Yes, this drug is know to alter the function of the kidney. It is not recommend if the patient is suffering from any renal disease. Consult your doctor before you start the medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Yes, this drug is know to alter the function of the kidney. It is not recommend if the patient is suffering from anny renal disease. Consult your doctor before you start the medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Gabapin Nt 100Mg/10Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Pentanerv Nt 100 Mg/10 Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Gabacent Nt Ls 100Mg/10Mg Tablet

  Crescent Therapeutics Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the previous dose and continue normally. Do not take more than the prescribed amount or double the dose to make up for the missed one.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Though rare if you see symptoms or have overdosed on the drug, rush to the nearest medical emergency room and get the proper treatment. Overdose is more common when the medication is taken via injection.

The drug belongs to GABA analog. It works by binding to the calcium channels and increases the concentration of GABA and reduces the release of monoamine neurotransmitters, thus reduces the excitability of brain cells and helps to treat convulsions. This also blocks the norepinephrine presynaptic receptors which in turn inhibits norepinephrine reuptake. It raises its concentration in the synaptic clefts of the CNS. This also blocks the reuptake of serotonin at the neuronal membrane.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol should be avoided while Inder this medication as it can cause serious side effects and can also hinder the working of the drug. Consult your doctor if you have any further queries.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Drug containing aluminium and magnesium hinder the proper absorption of the drug. Consult your doctor with your medical history and the current medication that you are under as an allergic reaction can prove to be fatal.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication should be avoided if the patient is suffering from depression and has sucidal tendencies.

• Ques : What is Gabapin Nt 100Mg/10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Gabapin Nt 100Mg/10Mg Tablet is a medication which has Gabapentin and Nortriptyline as active elements present in it. This medicine performs its action by preventing pain-related responses in neuropathic pain and reducing pain-related responses after peripheral swelling and improving the brain functioning.

• Ques : What are the uses of Gabapin Nt 100Mg/10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Gabapin Nt Tablet is used to treat conditions such as postherpetic neuralgia, partial seizures, long-standing pain in legs, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Gabapin Nt 100Mg/10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Gabapin Nt 100Mg/10Mg is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects like Dizziness, Agitation, Restlessness, Hyperactivity, Unusual Tiredness And Weakness, Blurred Vision, Lower Back Pain, Tremor, Change In Vision and Dry Mouth.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Gabapin Nt 100Mg/10Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Gabapin should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

• Ques : Can Gabapin Nt 100 Tablet be used for management of postherpetic neuralgia and depression?

  Ans : Yes, management of postherpetic neuralgia and depression are among the most common reported uses for Gabapin Nt Tablet. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use gabapin nt 100mg 10mg tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication, to reach its peak effect is within 6 hours to 1 day, before noticing an improvement in the condition. But the same experience is not mandatory to everyone and so, it is not a recommended time period for this medication's action.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use gabapin nt 100mg 10mg tablet ?

  Ans : This medication is generally used once or twice a day, as the time interval up to which this medication has an impact, is around 12 to 24 hours, but it is not the standard frequency for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor for the dosage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use gabapin nt 100mg 10mg tablet empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : The action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on using it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

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