Gabatin

Gabatin is indicated for-

Neuropathic Pain.

Adjunctive therapy in partial seizure and secondary generalized seizure.

Neuropathic Pain

: The treatment may be initiated as a single 300 mg dose on Day-1, than 300 mg twice on Day-2 and 300 mg thrice on Day-3. The dose can be subsequently be titrated up as needed for pain relief to a daily dose of 1800 mg (divided TID).

Epilepsy

Patients over 12 years of age

the effective dose of Gabapentin is 900 to 1800 mg/day given in three divided doses. The starting dose is 300 mg three times a day.

Paediatric patients age 3-12 year

the starting dose should range from 10-15 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses, and the effective dose reached by upward titration over a period of approximately three days.

Gabapentin can be taken orally with or without food.

Gabapentin is an anti-convulsant. It is a structural analog of gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA). All pharmacological actions following administration of Gabapentin are due to the activity of parent compound. Gabapentin binds with the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage gated L-type Calcium channel, and inhibits branched chain amino acid transferase & probably inhibits neurotransmitter release of excitatory amino acid.

Fatigue, Dizziness, ataxia, weight gain, peripheral edema, dry mouth and somnolence may occur.

Gabapentin is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Patients should be instructed to take Gabatin only as prescribed. While using Gabatin patients should be instructed either not to drive a car or to operate other complex machinery until they have gained sufficient experiences about Gabatin whether or not it affects their mental and/or motor performance adversely.

In case of renal impaired patients Gabatin doses must be reduced.

Pregnancy category C. it should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Gabapentin may be secreted through the breast milk. So it should be used during lactation only if potential benefits justifies the potential risk to the baby.

Antacids may reduce the bioavailability of Gabatin by up to 20 %. Cimetidine may alter its reanal excretion. Gabatin does not interact with other anti-epileptic drug or with oral contraceptive preparations.

Store below 25°C temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Keep all the medicines out of the reach of the children.