Pentanerv 100mg (Gabapentin)

Pentanerv 100mg Tablet 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.

Pentanerv 100mg Tablet 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 Pentanerv 100mg Tablet Works

Pentanerv 100mg Tablet 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 travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

How To Use Pentanerv 100mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pentanerv 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Pentanerv 100mg Tablet

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Pentanerv 100mg Tablet is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused 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 damaged 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

Pentanerv 100mg Tablet 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 scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Pentanerv 100 Tablet

• Feeling sleepy
• Tired or dizzy
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Being sick (vomiting)
• Diarrhoea
• Getting more infections than usual
• Mood changes
• Swollen arms and legs
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Difficulties for men getting an erection
• Weight gain
• Feel hungry
• Memory problems
• Headaches

Warnings

Alcohol

When used with alcohol, Pentanerv 100mg Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness.

Pregnancy

Use of Pentanerv 100mg Tablet during pregnancy 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 use Pentanerv 100mg Tablet 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

Pentanerv 100mg Tablet may make you feel tired and lightheaded, less attentive, or impact your vision. If you experience these symptoms, don’t drive.

Kidney

Patients with kidney illness should use Pentanerv 100mg pills with caution. Pentanerv 100 Tablet may require a dose change.

Liver

The use of Pentanerv 100 Tablet in patients with liver disease is not well understood. Please speak with your physician.

What If You Forget To Take Pentanerv 100mg Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Pentanerv 100 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. I have been prescribe Pentanerv 100mg Tablets 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 Pentanerv 100 Tablet only for nerve pain and as advise by your doctor.

2. I think I have gained weight since I started taking Pentanerv 100 tablets. Can this be because of Pentanerv 100mg Tablet?

Yes, Pentanerv 100 Tablet 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 Pentanerv 100mg Tablets?

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 Pentanerv 100 Tablet 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.