Gabapentin
गैबापेंटिन
What it is
Gabapentin is a medication that requires a prescription in India. It is used to treat certain types of pain and seizures.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used to treat postherpetic neuralgia, which is pain that follows a shingles outbreak, and it is also used as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures in adults and pediatric patients aged 3 years and older with epilepsy.
- Postherpetic neuralgia
- Adjunctive therapy in partial onset seizures
How it works
Gabapentin works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain, which helps to control seizures. It also changes the way the body senses pain, providing relief from the pain of postherpetic neuralgia.
How it is sold in India
In India Gabapentin comes as tablets, capsules, gel and cream.
Common side effects
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See a doctor straight away if
If you experience withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, nausea, pain, and sweating, or if you have more seizures when suddenly stopping the medication, seek medical attention immediately.
Who should not take it
Do not take gabapentin if you are allergic to gabapentin, any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in the type of gabapentin you plan to take. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while taking gabapentin. If you are taking antacids such as Maalox or Mylanta, take them at least 2 hours before you take gabapentin tablets, capsules, or solution. Do not take it if you are taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Questions people ask
Can I take it with my other medicines?
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while taking gabapentin.
Brand names
1348 medicines sold in India contain Gabapentin.
Brands sold in India include Gabantin, Gabax, Gabator, Gabata, Gabastar, Gabacap, Gabalept, Gabanyl. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.