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Neuropentin is an antiepileptic drug used in the treatment of nerve pain (due to damage). What does Neuropentin do? The following article will help you better understand the precautions when using Neuropentin.
1. What are the uses of Neuropentin?
Neuropentin 300mg drug with the main ingredient is Gabapentin is made in the form of hard capsules with a drug content of 300mg. There are also some other excipients added just enough for 1 tablet. Neuropentin drug is effective in the following cases:
Treatment and combination treatment in patients with partial epilepsy Pain relief in case of pain caused by neuritis
2. How to use Neuropentin 300 mg
2.1. How to take Neuropentin Take Neuropentin 300mg by mouth with or without food, as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. For children, dosage is based on2.2. Dosage of Neuropentin Antiepileptic drug:
Adults and children over 12 years old: The first day dose is 300mg x 1 time. On the second day, the dose of the drug is 300mg / time x 2 times. On the third day, use a dose of 300mg / time x 3 times. The dose may then be increased in increments of 300 mg daily, based on the patient's response, until an effective therapeutic dose is reached, usually 900-1800 mg/day in 3 divided doses, up to a maximum of 2400 mg/day. day. Patients should equally divide the total daily dose for each dose and the dosing interval should not exceed 12 hours. When using high doses can be divided into 4 times / day. For patients with impaired renal function and on hemodialysis, the dose should be reduced, the appropriate dose should be adjusted according to the creatinine clearance. Children from 6 to 12 years old: First day: 10mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times. Second day: 20mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times. The third day: 25-35 mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times. The single dose is 900mg/day for children weighing 26-36kg and 1200mg/day for children weighing 37kg to 50kg, the total dose/day is divided into 3 doses. Children 3 years to under 6 years old: The first dose is 10-15mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times, increase the dose in 3 days to reach a dose of 25-30g/kg/day for children 3-4 years old or 25-30mg/day For children 5 years and older, the total dose/day is divided into 3 doses. There have been no evaluations of the use of gabapentin in children under 12 years of age with impaired renal function.
Treatment of pain caused by inflammation of peripheral nerves, pain after shingles
Adults: Take no more than 1800mg/day, divided into 3 times. Or use as follows: First day: 300mg. The second day: 300mg / time, 2 times a day. The third day: 300mg/time, 3 times a day. The dose may then be increased in increments of 300 mg daily, based on the patient's response, until a maximum dose of 1800 mg/day is reached in 3 divided doses. Elderly: Dosage may be low due to poor renal function. If the missed dose is not too far from the correct dose, the patient should take the next dose immediately. For patients who have missed a dose for too long, the next dose should be taken as usual and continue to be continued, absolutely do not increase the dose on your own. Patients should not skip doses more than 2 times in a row.
Symptoms of overdose include: dizziness, double vision, dizziness, slurred speech, more severe can be coma. When the patient appears comatose, it is necessary to quickly bring the patient to the nearest medical facility or hospital for emergency and timely treatment.
3. Notes when using Neuropentin 300mg
3.1. Precautions for use should be considered in choosing to use or not to use Neuropentin 300 mg to treat pregnant women and during breastfeeding. on patients with a history of mental instability, or patients with impaired renal function During drug treatment, patients should follow the doctor's instructions, do not increase or decrease the dose on their own. Do not arbitrarily stop taking medicine without a doctor's instructions Note:
For expired use or strange signs such as mold, drug discoloration, watery, do not use next. Avoid direct sunlight on the medicine or place the medicine in a place with high humidity. Do not leave the drug near the place where children play, keep out of reach of children 3.2. Can I drive and operate machinery while taking Neuropentin? Neuropentin 300mg drug is due to side effects on the nervous system such as drowsiness, decreased concentration, impaired vision, so caution should be exercised when using the drug for drivers and those operating dangerous machinery and equipment. dangerous or work requiring alertness.
3.3. Can pregnant and lactating women take Neuropentin? It is best not to use Neuropentin to treat pregnant women and lactating women because of the risk of teratogenicity. To make the right decision, patients should consult their doctor before deciding to use the drug.
4. Neuropentin 300 mg side effects
Side effects on the nervous system: memory loss, neurasthenia, headache, dizziness, loss of concentration Side effects on musculoskeletal: musculoskeletal pain, weakness, fractures Side effects on the digestive system: bloating, abnormal digestion, weight gain Other side effects: skin rash, increased risk of infection,... Neuropentin 300mg should be stored in a sealed container, limiting exposure to light bright sun; Avoid storing medicine in places with high humidity, store at a temperature below 30 degrees C.
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