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What is Neurontin?
Gabapentin is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it.
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Also known as gabapentin, gabarone, Apo-Gabapentin, Novo-Gabapentin, PMS-Gabapentin, Gabapentin Hexal, Gabapentin-ratiopharm
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Neurontin
Neurontin (gabapentin) Capsules, Neurontin (gabapentin) Tablets, and Neurontin (gabapentin) Oral Solution are supplied as imprinted hard shell capsules containing 100 mg, 300 mg, and 400 mg of gabapentin, elliptical film-coated tablets containing 600 mg and 800 mg of gabapentin or an oral solution containing 250 mg/5 mL of gabapentin. Postherpetic Neuralgia Neurontin (gabapentin) is indicated for the management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults. Read more on
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Gabapentin
Neurontin (gabapentin) has anticonvulsant and analgesic action. Neurontin (gabapentin) Capsules, Neurontin (gabapentin) Tablets, and Neurontin (gabapentin) Oral Solution are supplied as imprinted hard shell capsules containing 100 mg, 300 mg, and 400 mg of gabapentin, elliptical film-coated tablets containing 600 mg and 800 mg of gabapentin or an oral solution containing 250 mg/5 mL of gabapentin. Read more on
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Gabapentin
Gabapentin is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it. Read more on
www.mayoclinic.com
Neurontin
Neurontin has two uses. First, it may be prescribed with other medications to treat partial seizures (the type in which symptoms are limited). It can be used whether or not the seizures eventually become general and result in loss of consciousness. Read more on
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Gabapentin
FDA ALERT [1/31/2008] - The FDA has analyzed reports of suicidality (suicidal behavior or ideation) from placebo-controlled clinical studies of eleven drugs used to treat epilepsy as well as psychiatric disorders, and other conditions. These drugs are commonly referred to as antiepileptic drugs (see the list below). In the FDAs analysis, patients receiving antiepileptic drugs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation (0.43%) compared to patients receiving placebo (0.22%).... Read more on
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Gabapentin
Gabapentin USP is an anticonvulsant for oral administration. Gabapentin USP is described as 1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid. Gabapentin USP is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a pKa1 of 3.7 and a pKa2 of 10.7. It is freely soluble in water and both basic and acidic aqueous solutions. The log of the partition coefficient (n-octanol/0.05M phosphate buffer) at pH 7.4 is -1.25. The structural formula of gabapentin USP is:C9H17NO2 M.W. 171.24... ... Postherpetic Neuralgia Gabapentin tablets USP are indicated for the management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults. Read more on
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Gabapentin
Gabapentin Tablets USP are supplied as oval shaped, film-coated, biconvex scored tablets containing 600 mg and 800mg of gabapentin. Postherpetic Neuralgia Gabapentin tablets are indicated for the management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults. Read more on
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Description and Clinical Pharmacology
Neurontin (gabapentin) Capsules, Neurontin (gabapentin) Tablets, and Neurontin (gabapentin) Oral Solution are supplied as imprinted hard shell capsules containing 100 mg, 300 mg, and 400 mg of gabapentin, elliptical film-coated tablets containing 600 mg and 800 mg of gabapentin or an oral solution containing 250 mg/5 mL of gabapentin.
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Drug Interactions, Overdosage and Contraindications
In a single (400 mg) and multiple dose (400 mg TID) study of Neurontin in epileptic patients (N=8) maintained on phenytoin monotherapy for at least 2 months, gabapentin had no effect on the steady-state trough plasma concentrations of phenytoin and phenytoin had no effect on gabapentin pharmacokinetics.
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FDA Alerts
FDA ALERT [1/31/2008] - The FDA has analyzed reports of suicidality (suicidal behavior or ideation) from placebo-controlled clinical studies of eleven drugs used to treat epilepsy as well as psychiatric disorders, and other conditions. These drugs are commonly referred to as antiepileptic drugs (see the list below). In the FDAs analysis, patients receiving antiepileptic drugs had approximately twice the risk of suicidal behavior or ideation (0.43%) compared to patients receiving placebo (0.22%)....
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Indications and Dosage
Neurontin (gabapentin) is indicated for the management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults.
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Other Rx Information
The abuse and dependence potential of Neurontin has not been evaluated in human studies.
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Precautions
It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits, especially for the first few months you take gabapentin. This is necessary to allow dose adjustments and to reduce any unwanted effects.
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Proper Use
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor, to help your condition as much as possible. Do not take more or less of it, and do not take it more or less often than your doctor ordered.
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Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
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Summary
Neurontin (gabapentin) has anticonvulsant and analgesic action. Neurontin (gabapentin) Capsules, Neurontin (gabapentin) Tablets, and Neurontin (gabapentin) Oral Solution are supplied as imprinted hard shell capsules containing 100 mg, 300 mg, and 400 mg of gabapentin, elliptical film-coated tablets containing 600 mg and 800 mg of gabapentin or an oral solution containing 250 mg/5 mL of gabapentin.
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