Gapa-P
Capsule
Renata Limited
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE Gapa-P may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Gapa-P 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 | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Gapa-P is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Gapa-P may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Gapa-P should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gapa-P may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Gapa-P is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Gapa-P is recommended. |
Introduction
Gapa-P is a medicine used to relieve pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord inj... View More
Uses of Gapa-P
- Neuropathic pain
- Epilepsy/Seizures
- Fibromyalgia
Side effects of Gapa-P
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty in paying attention
- Dizziness
- Dryness in mouth
- Edema (swelling)
- Sleepiness
- Weight gain
How to use Gapa-P
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gapa-P may be taken with or without food, but it ... View More
How Gapa-P works
Gapa-P 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 Gapa-P?
If you miss a dose of Gapa-P, 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
- Gapa-P should be taken as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
- It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause blurring or loss of vision. Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any vision changes.
- 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 the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your underlying condition.
Indication
Anxiety, Fibromyalgia, Post herpetic Neuralgia, Partial seizures, Pain from diabetic neuropathy, Neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral Neuropathic pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia Adult: Initially, 150 mg/day, may increase to 300 mg/day after 3-7 days. Max: 600 mg/day after a 7-day i... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: Haemodialysis: 25-100 mg immediately after each 4-hr haemodialysis session. CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation 30 to <60 75 mg/day.... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy, lactation. Driving or working with machines, or do other dangerous activities.
Mode of Action
Pregabalin is an analog of the neurotransmitter GABA. It binds potently to the alpha2-delta subunit resulting in modulation of Ca channels and reduction... View More
Precaution
Abrupt or rapid discontinuation of Pregabalin may produce some symptoms including insomnia, nausea, headache and diarrhoea. So Pregabalin should be tape... View More
Side Effect
>10% Dizziness (8-45%),Somnolence (4-36%),Peripheral edema (16%),Ataxia (1-20%),Fatigue (5-11%),Xerostomia (1-15%),Weight gain (16%),Tremor (11%),Blurr... View More
Interaction
May potentiate the effects of lorazepam. Additive CNS depressant effects w/ opiates and benzodiazepines. May increase risk of angioedema w/ ACE inhibito... View More
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