In treatment of:
Treatment of Epilipsey (Prtial seizures w/ or w/o secondary generalisation);treatment ofNeuropathic pain
Adverse Effects:
1.Dizziness
2.Somnolence
3.Tremor
4.Ataxia
5.Nausea
6.Vomiting
7.Convulsions
8.Dyspepsia
9.Headache
10.Fatigue
11.Diplopia
12.Nystagmus
13.Anorexia
14.Leukopenia
Contraiindication:
1.Hypersensitivity to Gabapentin
Special Precaution:
1.Renal impairment
2.Slowly withdraw the drug with caution
3.Use caution when driving vehicle, operating machine or performing other hazardous activities.
Servings:
Adult: Initial dose: 300 mg / day increase the dose by 300 mg/day for next 2 days (up to 900 mg / day in 3 divided doses). Thereafter increase the dose until sufficient therapeutic response is obtained.
Maintenance dose: 900-1800mg /day in 3 divided doses
Maximum dose: 3.6 g /day
Children above 12 years: 10mg / kg / day in 3 divided doses, then gradually increase the dose until sufficient therapeutic response is obtained.