Gepent 400mg Tablets 10s

What it is used for: Neuropathic Pain.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: Gabapentin is indicated: For various types of neuropathic pain in adults. As adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with and without secondary generalization in patients over 12 years of age with epilepsy.

How it works: Gabapentin has proven affinity for special site in brain tissues such as neocortex and hippocampus. Though exact mechanism of its CNS depressant and anticonvulsant activity is not fully understood, it is thought to be activated through peptide binding sites (receptor).

Active ingredient: Gabapentin.

Reported side effects: Common: Dizziness, somnolence. Less Common: Diarrhea, dry mouth, peripheral oedema, weight gain, abnormal gait, amnesia, ataxia, abnormal thinking, rash and amblyopia. Rare: Accidental injury, asthenia, back pain, constipation, flatulence, nausea, confusion, hypesthesia, vertigo, dyspnea and pharyngitis.

Known drug interactions: Phenytoin, Valproic acid, Carbamazepine or Phenobarbitone , Morphine , Antacid .

Neuropathic Pain : Initially 300mg once daily on day 1 , then 300mg twice on day 2 , 300mg three times daily on day 3. Thereafter the dose maybe increased in increments of 300mg daily up to a maximum of 3600mg/day in three divided doses. It is not necessary to divide the doses equally when titrating Gabapentin. Seizures : Initially 300mg once daily on day 1 , then 300mg twicw on day 2 , 300mg three times daily on day 3. Thereafter the dose maybe increased in increments of 300mg daily until effective epileptic control is achieved, which is usually within the range of 900-1200mg daily. Higher doses up to a maximum of 2400mg daily may be required in some patients. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustment.

Active ingredient: Gabapentin. Labelled strength: 400mg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Gepent Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.