Gabapentin
Generic Name: Gabapentin
Seek Urgent Medical Attention If:
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Uses & Medical Indications
Seizures, neuropathic pain
Postherpetic Neuralgia, Partial Seizures
Dosage & Administration Guidelines
300 mg three times daily
10-15 mg/kg/day
Adjust based on renal function
3600 mg/day
Required
Not required
Side Effects & Safety Warnings
Dizziness, somnolence
Suicidal thoughts, DRESS
Hypersensitivity
CNS depression, do not stop abruptly
Interactions (Drugs, Food & Alcohol)
Antacids, CNS depressants
N/A
Avoid
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safety
Use with caution
Use with caution
Patient Counseling & Practical Advice
Do not stop suddenly
Take as soon as remembered
Renal function, mood
Content for Gabapentin was synthesized and fact-checked against standardized regulatory monographs, official pharmacopoeias, and national health authorities:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) — National List of Essential Medicines
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Model List of Essential Medicines 23rd List
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) — Indian Pharmacopoeia Drug Monographs
- National Health Service (NHS) — Medicines A to Z Clinical Guidelines
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