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Gaptinew 300mg medicine has the main ingredient gabapentin, which is commonly used to treat epilepsy or neuropathic pain. So what is Gaptinew and how is it used?1. What is Gaptinew?
Gaptinew is the main ingredient of gabapentin, which is structurally related to the neurotransmitter GABA, but the mechanism of action is different from some other drugs that interact with GABA synapses. Gaptinew is indicated in the following cases:Treatment of epilepsy in adults and children >12 years of age Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with/without recurrent generalized seizures Monotherapy in treatment of partial seizures, with/without recurrent generalized seizures Peripheral neuropathy such as diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia in adults.
2. Dosage of Gaptinew
Depending on the treatment goal, the dose of Gaptinew will be different:
Partial seizures with or without secondary generalization in adults and children over 12 years old: 300mg x 3 times/day , can be increased to a maximum of 3600mg/day in 3 divided doses. Time between doses not more than 12 hours Support for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization in children 3-12 years old: 25-35 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses Pain of neurological origin Menopause in adults >18 years: 300mg x 3 times/day, increased as needed, up to 3600mg/day Note that the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain such as neuropathic pain in diabetes or post-shingles is effective and safe. The drug is not fully investigated with courses of more than 5 months, so if a patient requires a dose of more than 5 months, the clinician should assess the clinical condition and determine the need for additional treatment
Patient above 65 years of age requires dose adjustment due to age-related decline in renal function. Symptoms such as somnolence, peripheral edema and asthenia may occur more frequently in elderly patients
Patients with renal impairment requiring dose adjustment depending on creatinine clearance, gabapentin capsules may be recommended. 100mg for patients with renal failure.
3. Gaptinew side effects
Some possible side effects after taking Gaptinew are:
Abdominal pain, back pain, fatigue Fever, headache Viral infection Vasodilation Digestive disorders Leukopenia edema, weight gain Fractures, muscle pain Confusion, depression, dizziness Dysphagia, insomnia
4. Some notes when using Gaptinew
Use Gaptinew with caution with the following considerations:
Dose reduction or discontinuation must be done for at least 1 week in epilepsy indications If the patient develops acute pancreatitis while on gabapentin, must consider discontinuation of gabapentin Gabapentin is not considered effective against primary generalized seizures such as absence seizures and may worsen seizures in some patients, therefore gabapentin should be used Caution should be exercised in patients with mixed seizures, including absenteeism. Patients requiring concomitant opioid therapy should be carefully monitored for signs of central nervous system (CNS) depression. such as drowsiness, sedation and respiratory failure. The effect of long-term therapy with gabapentin (over 36 weeks) on learning, intelligence, and development in children and adolescents has not been adequately studied. The benefits of prolonged treatment must be weighed against the potential risks of this therapy. Gaptinew 300mg medicine has the main ingredient gabapentin which is commonly used to treat epilepsy or neuropathic pain. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
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