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Indications

Epilepsy Neuropathic Pain Pain

Gpentin is used for neuropathic pain. It is also used as an add-on treatment for partial seizures and secondary generalised seizures.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Gabapentin belongs to the anti-convulsant class of medicines and is structurally similar to gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA), though its effects come entirely from the parent compound itself rather than any breakdown product. It works by attaching to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated L-type calcium channels, which in turn blocks branched-chain amino acid transferase and is thought to reduce the release of excitatory neurotransmitters.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnancy category C. It should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. Gabapentin may pass into breast milk, so it should be used during breastfeeding only if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the baby.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Dosage for neuropathic pain: Treatment may be started with a single 300 mg dose on Day 1, then 300 mg twice daily on Day 2 and 300 mg three times daily on Day 3. The dose can then be increased gradually as needed for pain relief, up to a daily dose of 1800 mg (divided TID). Epilepsy: For patients over 12 years of age, the effective dose of Gabapentin is 900 to 1800 mg per day given in three divided doses. The starting dose is 300 mg three times a day. For paediatric patients aged 3 to 12 years, the starting dose should range from 10 to 15 mg/kg/day in three divided doses, with the effective dose reached by gradual upward titration over a period of approximately three days.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

No side-effect data recorded yet.