Gabextin 400mg Capsule

Gabextin 400mg Capsule 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.

Gabextin 400mg Capsule 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.

Gabextin 400mg Capsule is available on prescription. It comes as capsules, tablets, and a liquid that you drink. Gabextin 400mg Capsule can be taken by adults and children aged six years and over. Take Gabextin 400mg Capsule exactly as directed. Please do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Sometimes, you may experience some side effects, including feeling sleepy, tired and dizzy. 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.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Gabextin 400mg Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Gabextin 400mg Capsule without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Gabextin 400mg Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Gabextin 400mg Capsule may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive if you are alert. Gabextin 400mg Capsule should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Gabextin 400mg Capsule as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed of your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Gabextin 400mg Capsule belongs to a class of medications called 'anticonvulsants' used to prevent neuropathic pain (pain due to damaged nerves), fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain), and epilepsy (fits). It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels and blocking the action of overexcited channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Overall it reduces nerve pain by interfering with pain signals travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

• 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

Do not take Gabextin 400mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Gabextin 400mg Capsule if you have symptoms of suicidal ideation or behaviour, drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, muscle weakness, heart problems, liver/kidney impairment. Please do not stop taking Gabextin 400mg Capsule without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Gabextin 400mg Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid driving and consuming alcohol along with Gabextin 400mg Capsule it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies. Avoid taking St John's Wort herbal supplement (antidepressant) while taking Gabextin 400mg Capsule as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Gabextin 400mg Capsule may interact with painkillers (morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, tramadol, codeine), antidepressants (fluoxetine, amitriptyline), antipsychotics (quetiapine), antimalarial (mefloquine), a weight loss medicine (orlistat), anti-histamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol and St John's Wort herbal supplement (antidepressant) while taking Gabextin 400mg Capsule as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Gabextin 400mg Capsule may have interaction with disease conditions such as heart problems, depression, diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, suicidal tendency, kidney and liver problems.

• MORPHINE
• HYDROCODONE
• OXYCODONE
• TRAMADOL
• CODEINE
• FLUOXETINE
• AMITRIPTYLINE
• QUETIAPINE
• MEFLOQUINE
• ORLISTAT
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CETIRIZINE

• Include food rich in vitamin B and D in your diet.
• 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 to take a warm bath as it can be soothing.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
• Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
• Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity, and improves coping skills.

• Do not take Gabextin 400mg Capsule for a prolonged time; it may lead to mental or physical dependence on Gabextin 400mg Capsule.
• If you are taking any antacids containing aluminium or magnesium, try to keep at least 2 hours gap between the intake of Gabextin 400mg Capsule and these antacids to avoid drug-drug interaction.
• Gabextin 400mg Capsule can make you feel dizzy or drowsy, try to get up slowly while rising from a sitting or lying position.
• Gabextin 400mg Capsule can cause dry mouth, so in that case, drink water or fluids, suck hard candy or ice, chew (sugarless) gum, or use a saliva substitute.

Neuropathic Pain: It is a nervous disorder that occurs due to nerve damage caused by chronic progressive nerve disease, limb amputation, diabetes, or infection or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling, or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of senses is also common with neuropathic pain. Usually, the body sends the pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain that is not triggered by an injury, the body sends the pain signals. Symptoms include untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning, or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, pain caused by events that are usually not painful.

Epilepsy: is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. It is a disorder of the nervous system which occurs due to disturbed nerve cell activity in the brain. Seizures are of two types: generalized and partial seizures. Generalized seizures affect the entire brain, whereas partial seizures affect only a part of the brain. Seizures can cause uncontrollable muscle twitches and spasms. Stronger seizures may cause people to become confused or unconscious. Possible causes include high fever, trauma, genetic disorder, brain injury, or stroke.