Gabapentin
Information about Gabapentin
Gabapentin Uses
Gabapentin is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain, anxiety disorder, seizures and epilepsy/seizures.
How Gabapentin works
Gabapentin is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.
Common side effects of Gabapentin
Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Sleepiness, Viral infection, Decreased white blood cell count, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infection, Urinary tract infection, Otitis media (infection of ear), Decreased appetite, Increased appetite, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Visual disturbance, Vertigo, Facial swelling, Joint pain, Muscle pain, Impotence
Available Medicine for Gabapentin
GabapinIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹149 to ₹5508 variant(s)
PentanervAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹112 to ₹3993 variant(s)
AcegabaArinna Lifescience Pvt Ltd
₹95 to ₹2664 variant(s)
NuromarkUnimarck Healthcare Ltd
₹33 to ₹2005 variant(s)
LaregabLa Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹88 to ₹2312 variant(s)
GabatorTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹89 to ₹2454 variant(s)
GabalentTalent India
₹79 to ₹1793 variant(s)
GapitasTas Med India Pvt Ltd
₹74 to ₹1182 variant(s)
GabacentCrescent Therapeutics Ltd
₹72 to ₹1582 variant(s)
GabajetMDC Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹921 variant(s)
Expert advice for Gabapentin
- Take it at the same time every day, preferably at bedtime, to avoid any dizziness or drowsiness during the day.
- Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Gabapentin as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking Gabapentin suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.
- You have been prescribed Gabapentin for treating and preventing nerve pain caused by diabetes and shingles.
- It may also be used for the treatment and prevention of seizures.
- Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Gabapentin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
- It may cause blurring or loss of vision. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any vision changes.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.