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Brand Name: Gabagamma
Manufactured: Worwag Pharma
Active Ingradients: Gabapentin
Therapeutic actions: This medicine belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants. It is thought to work by controlling brain chemicals which send signals to nerves so that seizures do not happen.
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| DRUGS |
FORM |
Q-TY |
PRICE |
ORDER |
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| Gabagamma 300mg |
Capsule |
20 |
40.93 $ |
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| Gabagamma 300mg |
Capsule |
50 |
58.92 $ |
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| Gabagamma 400mg |
Capsule |
20 |
42.93 $ |
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| Gabagamma 400mg |
Capsule |
50 |
68.58 $ |
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What is it used for?
This medicine is indicated to treat:
• epilepsy, a condition that causes repeated seizures (fits). There are many different types of seizures, ranging from mild to severe
• neuropathic pain (pain due to nerves being damaged or affected).
Contraindications and cautions:
Be careful when drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. If you drink alcohol, dizziness, light-headedness or drowsiness may be worse. Your doctor may suggest you avoid alcohol while you are being treated with gabapentin.
Gabapentin may affect the developing baby if it is taken it during pregnancy. Gabapentin passes into breast milk
Do not take gabapentin if you have an allergy to:
• any medicine containing gabapentin
• any of the ingredients
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
• kidney problems
• a particular type of seizure known as an absence seizure, or mixed seizure disorders.
Side effects:
This medicine helps most people with epilepsy or neuropathic pain, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
• dizziness or light-headedness
• feeling tired or drowsy
• changes in appetite
• indigestion
• changes in your weight
• constipation
• dry mouth
• muscle pain or cramps
• nausea or vomiting.
The above list includes the more common side effects of your medicine. They are usually mild and short-lived.
Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:
• weakness, unsteadiness when walking, reduced coordination or slowed reactions
• mood changes such as restlessness, agitation, hostility, nervousness, or irritability
• forgetfulness, confusion or loss of concentration
• difficulty speaking or slurred speech
• blurred or double vision, uncontrollable jerky eye movements, or difficulty seeing
• swelling of hands, ankles or feet
• fever, sore throat, coughing or other signs of infection.
The above list includes serious side effects which may require medical attention. Serious side effects are rare.
If any of the following happen, tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital:
• more frequent or more severe seizures (fits)
• chest pain
• fast or irregular heart beats
• signs of allergic reaction such as shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin.
These side effects are very rare.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.
Interactions:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines and gabapentin may interfere with each other. These include:
• cimetidine, a medicine used to treat stomach or duodenal ulcers, or reflux
• antacids, medicines used to treat heartburn or reflux.
These medicines may be affected by gabapentin, or may affect how well it works.
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