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Neubatel medicine is made in the form of hard capsules, with the main ingredient being Gabapentin. The drug is used in the treatment of epilepsy and sciatica.
1. What disease does Neubatel treat?
Neubatel medicine has the main ingredient Gabapentin with a strength of 300mg (Neubatel 300) or 600mg (Neubatel forte 600mg). Gabapentin is a substance with good effects in the treatment of epilepsy, anticonvulsants, neuropathic pain,...
Indications for use of Neubatel:
Supportive treatment of partial seizures; Treatment for people suffering from sciatica; Treatment of pain caused by peripheral neuritis: neuralgia due to shingles, neuralgia due to diabetes. Contraindications to the use of Neubatel:
People with a history of hypersensitivity to the ingredients/excipients of the drug; Children under 3 years old.
2. How to use and dose of Neubatel
Usage: Orally. Neubatel is used as an adjunct to other antiepileptic drugs, which alone may not be effective. The time of taking the drug is not affected by food, so it can be taken at any time of the day. When taking the drug, the patient swallows the tablet whole with a sufficient amount of water.
Dosage:
Dosage for people from 12 years of age and older with partial seizures: 3 tablets of 300mg (equivalent to 900mg) per day, divided into 3 times a day. The time between using the drug between 2 consecutive times should not exceed 12 hours. The maximum dose is 12 tablets of 300mg per day (equivalent to 3600mg), divided into 3 times / day. The time of using the drug between 2 consecutive times should not exceed 12 hours; Dosage for patients 3 - 12 years old with partial epilepsy: 25-35mg/kg/day every day, divided into 3 times/day; Dosage for people with pain of nerve origin in people aged 18 years and over: 3 tablets of 300mg (equivalent to 900mg) per day, divided into 3 times/day; Dosage for patients with impaired renal function: The dose should be adjusted accordingly. Overdose: When using Neubatel in excess, patients may experience liver and kidney toxicity or experience some symptoms like side effects of the drug. When taking a dose of Gabapentin up to 49g, patients showed diarrhea, lethargy, double vision, drowsiness, and stuttering. Treatment is: Monitor health if symptoms are mild. However, precautions should be taken because the risk of anaphylaxis is often very rapid. Patients should be hospitalized early for safe treatment.
Missed dose: If the forgotten dose of Neubatel is not too far from the correct dose, the patient should take it immediately. If the dose has been missed for a long time, the patient should skip the missed dose and continue with the usual dosing schedule.
3. Neubatel side effects
When using Neubatel, patients may experience some side effects such as:
Common: Dizziness, memory loss, loss of coordination, edema, drowsiness, fatigue, nystagmus , anxiety, decreased vision, double vision, rash, rash, constipation, abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, dry mouth, muscle pain, joint pain, cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis, pneumonia , leukopenia, peripheral angioedema, viral infection, impotence; Uncommon: palpitations, angina pectoris, peripheral vascular disturbances, hypotension, loss of taste or taste disturbances, gastrointestinal disturbances, bleeding gums, stomatitis, depression, irritability, paresis, memory or language loss, headache, loss or decrease in libido, enlarged liver, weight gain; Rare: Nerve palsy, decreased motor function, hypersexuality, personality or mental disorders, cartilage inflammation, back pain, osteoporosis, peptic ulcer, proctitis, colitis, esophagitis, prolonged bleeding time, leukopenia (usually asymptomatic), cough, pulmonary edema, hoarseness, pulmonary hypoventilation, respiratory mucositis, fever, chills, Stevens syndrome -Johnson,... In case of any side effects of the drug, the patient should immediately notify the doctor for appropriate advice and treatment.
4. Precautions while using Neubatel
Some notes for patients to remember before and while using Neubatel:
Be careful when using Neubatel for patients with impaired kidney function, people with a history of mental disorders, hemodialysis; Epilepsy patients should not stop taking Neubatel suddenly. If you want to reduce the dose or stop the drug, it should be done gradually over about 1 week; Patients must not arbitrarily increase or decrease the amount of medication taken during the course of treatment; If you have a chronic disease that requires long-term medication such as cardiovascular disease, allergies, etc., the patient should notify the doctor for advice, change the dose if necessary; During treatment with Neubatel, the patient should minimize the consumption of food, alcoholic beverages or stimulants; Consult your doctor before deciding to stop treatment with Neubatel; Drivers and machine operators should be cautious when using Neubatel because the drug can affect mental health and concentration (manifested by dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue,...); Caution should be exercised if Neubatel is used in pregnant or lactating women. To make the right decision, the patient should consult a doctor.
5. Neubatell drug interactions
When entering the body, Neubatel may interact with some other oral medications, affecting the effectiveness of those drugs or increasing the risk and severity of side effects. According to doctors, patients should list the drugs and functional foods they are using for their doctor's advice to avoid unwanted drug interactions.
Some drug interactions of Neubatel:
Concomitant use of Gabapentin (the main ingredient of the drug Neubatel) with antacids containing aluminum salts and magnesium salts will reduce the bioavailability of Gabapentin. Therefore, patients should use Neubatel at least 2 hours apart from antacids; Co-administration of Gabapentin with Cimetidine slightly decreased the renal excretion of Gabapentin but was not clinically significant; Neubatel may cause a false positive in proteinuria. When using Neubatel, patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions on dosage and how to use the drug. If you experience unusual symptoms, the patient should also notify the doctor as soon as possible for advice and timely intervention.
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