Gabapin Nt 400mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

Uses:

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Gabapin NT Tablet is a combination medicine 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.

Directions For Use:

• Take Gabapin NT tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water as prescribed by your doctor.
• This medicine can be taken with or without meals, preferably at the same time every day.

Side Effects:

Side effects of GABAPIN NT 400MG

• Sleepiness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Reduced alertness
• Change in taste
• Loss of appetite
• Feeling tired or weak
• Rashes
• Changes in vision
• Headache
• Irregular heartbeats
• Dry mouth

Warning & Precautions:

Talk to your doctor if

• You may experience suicidal thoughts or changes in mood and behaviour.
• You may have severe kidney disorders, liver disorders or disorders related to Pancreas.
• You suffer problems related to the heart like blockage of heart, history of heart failure, abnormal rhythm of the heart.
• You are taking medicine for psychiatric disorders.
• You have difficulty in breathing or other respiratory illness.
• You are above or 65 years of age.
• You may experience abnormal symptoms after taking the medicine, report to the doctor. Consult the doctor before stopping medicine on your own.
• Wear full clothes and apply sunscreen when stepping into bright sunlight as the medicine may make you sensitive to the sun.
• You are scheduled for surgery or dental procedure involving local or general anaesthesia.

FAQs:

Q: Will Gabapin NT tablet make me sleepy?
A: Yes, the Gabapin NT tablet may make you feel sleepy and less alert.

Q: I have been taking Gabapin NT tablet for 1-month. I feel unusually sad. Can I stop the medicine?
A: No, you should not stop Gabapin NT tablet on your own. Feeling unusually sad may be an adverse effect of the medicine. Inform the doctor about this and follow the advice.

Q: I am a heart patient. Can I take Gabapin NT tablet?
A: You should tell the doctor about your complete medical history and ongoing medications. You should take Gabapin NT tablet with caution, only when prescribed by the doctor. Do not self medicate.

Q: How should I take Gabapin NT tablet?
A: You should take Gabapin NT tablet as and when prescribed by the doctor, preferably at the same time every day. Do not self medicate or stop the medicine on your own. The doctor will taper the dose gradually and then stop the medicine to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

Q: What will happen if I stop taking Gabapin NT tablet suddenly?
A: You should never stop the medicine suddenly. The doctor will reduce the dose and then stop Gabapin NT tablet when needed. In case it is stopped suddenly, you may experience symptoms like nausea (sickness), abdominal discomfort, anxiety, headache, restlessness, etc.

Q: What is the composition of the Gabapin Nt?
A: The composition of the Gabapin Nt includes - gabapentin and nortriptyline as its active components.

Q: How long should I take the Gabapin Nt?
A: The doctor will decide the duration based on the underlying condition. It may take 1-2 weeks to show its effects. It may take longer in some people depending upon the severity of the medical condition. Hence, it is advisable to take your regular painkillers continuously, unless you have been advised to stop taking these by your doctor.

Q: Is Gabapin NT habit-forming?
A: No, Gabapin NT is not a habit-forming medicine. However, it should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor, in the prescribed dose and duration.

Q: What is the side effect of Gabapin NT?
A: Sleepiness, vomiting, diarrhoea, reduced alertness, change in taste, irregular heartbeats, dry mouth, etc., are a few common side effects of Gabapin NT. However, these symptoms are usually mild and resolve on their own. Also, it is not important that everyone experience the same.

Q: What is Gabapin NT used for?
A: Gabapin NT tablet is used to treat neuropathic pain caused due to damage or compression in nerves.

Q: How does Gabapin NT work?
A: Gabapin NT tablet is a combination of gabapentin and nortriptyline as its active ingredients. Gabapentin acts on your brain and reduces the release of chemicals responsible for the sensation of pain. It also relieves the pain arising due to nerve damage. Nortriptyline also acts on your central nervous system and offers relief from neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage).

Q: Is Gabapin NT a steroid?
A: No, Gabapin NT is not a steroid medicine. It contains a combination of gabapentin which is an anticonvulsant and nortriptyline which is a tricyclic antidepressant.

Q: When to take Gabapin NT?
A: Gabapin NT tablet can be taken with or without food. You should take this medicine exactly as recommended by your doctor. However, you must take this medicine at the same time every day for optimal benefits.

Q: Can we use Gabapin NT for sciatica?
A: Yes, Gabapin NT tablet can be used for the treatment of sciatica only if recommended by your doctor. You should take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as advised. Do not self-medicate.