Epipen300mg
Tablet
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Epipen may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Epipen may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Epipen is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Epipen may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Epipen should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epipen may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Epipen in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Epipen is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster... View More
Uses of Epipen
- Neuropathic pain
- Epilepsy/Seizures
Side effects of Epipen
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Impaired coordination
- Nausea
- Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
- Peripheral edema
- Sleepiness
- Viral infection
- Vomiting
How to use Epipen
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epipen may be taken with o... View More
How Epipen works
Epipen is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus p... View More
What if you forget to take Epipen?
If you miss a dose of Epipen, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- Take it at the same time every day, preferably at bedtime, to avoid any dizziness or drowsiness during the day.
- Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Epipen as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Do not stop taking Epipen suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.
Indication
Epilepsy, Neuropathic pain, Partial Seizures, Hot flashes, Fibromyalgia, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Pain from diabetic neuropathy.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Partial Seizures Adjunctive therapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization Initial: 300 mg PO q8hr May increase up to 600 mg P... View More
Child Dose
Partial Seizures Adjunctive therapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization in patients older than 12 years of age with epilepsy;... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl >60 mL/min: 300-1200 mg PO TID CrCl 30-60 mL/min: 200-700 mg q12hr CrCl 15-29 mL/min: 200-700 mg qDay CrCl <15 mL/min: 100-30... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Gabapentin is structurally related to the neurotransmitter GABA but is neither a GABA agonist nor antagonist. High affinity gabapentin binding sites are... View More
Precaution
Discontinuation or transfer from other antiepileptics, history of psychotic illness; renal impairment; pregnancy. Gradual withdrawal over at least 7 day... View More
Side Effect
>10% Ataxia (1-13%),Dizziness (16-20%),Drowsiness (5-21%),Fatigue (11-15%),Somnolence (16-20%) 1-10% Diplopia (6-10%),Nystagmus (6-10%),Tremor (6-1... View More
Interaction
May increase plasma level w/ morphine. Reduced absorption w/ antacids.
Alternative brand for Epipen
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