Gabapin 300mg Capsule

Gabapin 300mg Capsule belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants used to manage or prevent neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Besides this, occasionally used to treat migraine headaches. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain. On the other hand, epilepsy is a nervous system disorder that occurs due to disturbed nerve cell activity in the brain.

Gabapin 300 Capsule contains Gabapentin’ which works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Besides this, it also decreases the number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves in the body.

How Gabapin 300mg Capsule Works

Gabapin 300 Capsule 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 use to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals travelling through the damage nerves and the brain.

Gabapentin 300 Tablet is a medicine use to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, etc. It is also use to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines.

How To Use Gabapin 300mg Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gabapin 300 Capsule may be take with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fix time.

Dosage

Missed Dose

If you forget to take Gabapin 300mg Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you have consumed more than the prescribed amount of Gabapin 300 MG Capsule then consult your doctor or seek immediate medical attention.

Benefits Of Gabapin 300mg Capsule

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Gabapin 300 Capsule is use to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain cause by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damage nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

In the Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures

Gabapin 300 Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants which is use to treat some forms of epilepsy in adults. It is thought to work by slowing down nerve impulses in the brain which cause seizures (fits). They  helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. It will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence and may allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scare to do (such as swimming and driving). This can take a few weeks for this medicine to work and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

Side effects of Gabapin 300mg

Major & minor side effects for Gabapin 300 mg Capsule

• Dizziness
• Uncontrolled eye movements
• Agitation and anxiety
• Restlessness
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Irritability
• Lower back pain
• Tremors
• Loss of appetite
• Change in vision
• Dry mouth
• Weight gain
• Fever
• Cough
• Loss of coordination

Warnings

Alcohol

Alcohol and Gabapin 300 Capsule may result in extreme sleepiness.

Pregnancy

Utilizing Gabapin 300 Capsule while pregnant may be dangerous. Despite the paucity of human studies, studies on animals have indicated negative consequences on the developing foetus. Before giving you a prescription, your doctor will consider the advantages and any possible hazards.

infant feeding

It is probably safe to take Gabapin 300 Capsule while nursing. Inferred from scant human evidence, the medicine does not appear to pose a major risk to the developing foetus.

Baby should be watch for slumbering too much and weight gain.

Driving

The 300 mg capsule of gabapin may cause blurred vision, drowsiness, or nausea. If you experience these symptoms, don’t drive.

Kidney

Patients with kidney illness should use gabapin 300 capsules with caution. Gabapin 300 Capsule dosage adjustments may be require.

Liver

The use of Gabapentin 300mg Capsules in patients with liver illness is not well understood. Please speak with your physician.

What Happens If Gabapin 300mg Capsule Is Forgotten?

Take the missed Gabapin 300 Capsule dose as soon as you remember. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missing one and resume your regular regimen. Don’t increase the dosage.

FAQ’s

1. I have been prescribe Gabapin 300 Capsules for pain. When will I start feeling better?

It varies from person to person. Some people take about a week or two before noticing relief in pain. Whereas, some people may see an improvement straight away. It is recommend that you take Gabapin 300 Capsule only for nerve pain and as advise by your doctor.

2. I think I have gained weight since I started taking Gabapin 300 Capsule. Can this be because of Gabapin 300 Capsule?

Yes, Gabapin 300 Capsule may cause weight gain because it increases your hunger. Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet with low-calorie food may help you maintain a stable weight. Consult a dietitian if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.

3. For how long do I need to take Gabapin 300 Capsule?

Your doctor will decide the duration of the treatment based on your condition and your response to the treatment. For instance, if you have been prescribe Gabapentin 300 Capsule for epilepsy, you may have to take it for a long time, maybe years even if your seizures are control. Whereas, if you are taking it for nerve pain and it has relieved your pain, you may have to take it for several months only.