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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:27 PM IST
Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet is used to treat neuropathic pain. It may be used in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy, drug-induced neuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, and trigeminal neuralgia. It decreases pain and helps rejuvenate and protect damaged nerve cells. It helps provide a protective effect on the nerve tissues and brain. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Mexican Wave Pharma Ltd

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Jan-27

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About Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet

Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet is used to treat neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain due to damaged sensory nerves. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful). Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may be used in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy, drug-induced neuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, and trigeminal neuralgia.

Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet contains Gabapentin (anti-convulsant), methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), and alpha-lipoic acid (antioxidant). Gabapentin modulates the calcium channel activity of the brain cells, thereby decreasing pain. Methylcobalamin helps rejuvenate and protect damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. Alpha-lipoic acid helps provide a protective effect on the nerve tissues and brain. Together, Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet helps provide relief from neuropathic pain caused due to nerve damage and other neurological disorders. 
 
Take Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet with or without food. Swallow Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew, or break the tablet. You are advised to take Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Consult your doctor before starting Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Limited information is available regarding the usage of Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet in children; please consult a doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet

Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Medicinal Benefits

Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet is a combination of three drugs: Gabapentin (anti-convulsant), Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), and Alpha-lipoic acid (antioxidant). Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet is used to treat neuropathic pain. Gabapentin modulates the calcium channel activity of the brain cells, thereby decreasing pain. Methylcobalamin helps in the rejuvenation and protection of damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. Alpha-lipoic acid helps in providing a protective effect on the nerve tissues and brain. Together, Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain.

Directions for Use

Take Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet with or without food. Swallow Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Sleepiness
  • Tiredness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 

Drug Warnings

Do not take Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems or bipolar syndrome, nervous system disorders or are older than 65. Consult your doctor if you are on haemodialysis and experience muscle pain or weakness, persistent stomach pain, nausea or vomiting. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may interact with hypnotics (zolpidem), antidepressants (citalopram, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, sertraline), pain killers (hydrocodone, acetaminophen, oxycodone, tramadol, methadone), anti-histamine (cetirizine), muscle relaxant (cyclobenzaprine), anti-convulsant (pregabalin), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), anti-psychotic (quetiapine), drugs used to treat opioid misuse (naloxone, buprenorphine), anti-diabetic (metformin), antibiotic (chloramphenicol) and antacids (cimetidine, dexlansoprazole, esomeprazole, famotidine, lansoprazole, nizatidine, omeprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, ranitidine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a suicidal tendency, renal dysfunction and haemodialysis.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ZOLPIDEM
  • CITALOPRAM
  • DULOXETINE
  • ESCITALOPRAM
  • FLUOXETINE
  • SERTRALINE
  • HYDROCODONE
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • OXYCODONE
  • TRAMADOL
  • METHADONE
  • CETIRIZINE
  • CYCLOBENZAPRINE
  • PREGABALIN
  • ALPRAZOLAM
  • QUETIAPINE
  • NALOXONE
  • BUPRENORPHINE
  • METFORMIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • DEXLANSOPRAZOLE
  • ESOMEPRAZOLE
  • FAMOTIDINE
  • LANSOPRAZOLE
  • NIZATIDINE
  • OMEPRAZOLE
  • PANTOPRAZOLE
  • RABEPRAZOLE
  • RANITIDINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include food rich in vitamin B and D in your diet as they can help in improving nerve health and preventing nerve pain.
  • Include cayenne pepper in your diet as it can help in lowering neuropathic pain.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain. 
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Try taking a warm bath as it can be soothing. It helps in increasing blood circulation, thereby decreases numbness and pain.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
  • Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
  • Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation and boosts healing.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Neuropathic pain: It is a nervous system disorder caused due to damaged sensory nerves. It is caused by chronic progressive nerve disease or due to infection or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, which is felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of sensations is also common with neuropathic pain. Usually, the body sends the pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain is not triggered by an injury; the body unpromptedly sends the pain signals. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful).

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor before taking Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet , your doctor will decide whether Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may cause drowsiness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

Limited information is available regarding the usage of Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet in children. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

805H, 15 Cross, Jaya Nagar, 7 Block, K. K. Road, Bengaluru-560082, Karnataka, India
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FAQs

Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet is used to treat neuropathic pain. Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may be used in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy, drug-induced neuropathy, alcoholic neuropathy, and trigeminal neuralgia.
Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet contains Gabapentin, Methylcobalamin, and Alpha-lipoic acid. Gabapentin modulates calcium channel activity of the brain cells, thereby decreasing pain. Methylcobalamin helps in the rejuvenation and protection of damaged nerve cells by producing a substance called myelin. Alpha-lipoic acid protects the nerve tissues and brain. Together, Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet helps treat neuropathic pain.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet ; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually.
Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet contains gabapentin which may interfere with laboratory test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet .
If Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet is taken along with antacid medicines containing aluminium and magnesium, it may lower the absorption of Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet from the stomach. To avoid this, maintain a gap of two hours between Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet and antacid medicines.
Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by regular exercise and following a balanced diet.
Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet is a medication that contains Gabapentin (anti-convulsant), methylcobalamin (vitamin B12), and alpha-lipoic acid (antioxidant), which provide relief from neuropathic pain caused due to nerve damage and other neurological disorders.
Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may cause sleepiness or drowsiness, a common side effect in some individuals. To ensure your safety, rest for a while after taking the medication and avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. In most cases, drowsiness subsides as your body adjusts to the medication. However, if the sleepiness or drowsiness worsens or persists, please consult your doctor for guidance.
In rare cases, some side effects may become serious, such as severe allergic reactions, dizziness, tiredness, severe stomach problems, vomiting, and difficulty sleeping. If you experience any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.
The effectiveness of Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet can vary from person to person, but it usually starts to work within a few days to weeks. Factors like overall health, condition severity, medication response, and dosage can influence its timing. To achieve the best outcome, following your doctor's personalized advice and instructions is essential.
If you accidentally take more than the prescribed dose, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet will not be more effective and may increase the risk of side effects.
While using Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet , generally, consult your doctor as per your recommended schedule to monitor your progress and any potential side effects. The exact frequency of visits can vary based on individual specific conditions, treatment response, and any side effects experienced.
Store Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet below 25°C in a cool, dry place and out of sunlight. Keep it out of the reach of children and regularly check the expiration date. When disposing of the medicine, place it in a plastic bag and throw it away in the household trash, never flushing it down the toilet or sink to prevent harm to others and the environment.
The common side effects of Cytogaba Plus 300 Tablet may include dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

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