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What is GABAPIN NT 100/10MG?
- GABAPIN NT 100/10MG contains Gabapentin and Nortriptyline
CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
THERAPEUTIC USES
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
INTERACTIONS
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
SIDE EFFECTS
MORE INFORMATION
What GABAPIN NT 100/10MG is used for?
It is used to treat,
- pain from damaged nerves (post herpetic pain) that follows healing of shingles (a painful rash that comes after a herpes zoster infection) in adults
- partial seizures when taken together with other medicines in adults and children 3 years of age and older with seizures
- major depression
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to gabapentin, nortriptyline or any of the other ingredients in the medicine
- have or have had kidney problems or are on hemodialysis
- have recently had a heart attack
- are having an operation under general anaesthetic
- have thyroid problem
- ever had epilepsy
- are diabetic
- have an enlarged prostate
- have glaucoma or raised intra-ocular pressure
- are agitated or suffer from schizophrenia
- have low blood pressure or heart failure
- have suffered from urinary retention
- have thoughts of suicide and worsening of your depression or anxiety disorder
- are an alcoholic
Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking,
- any medicines known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- any medicine for your heart or for high blood pressure
- adrenaline-like drugs including ephedrine, isoprenaline, phenylepherine and phenylpropanolamine
- medicines including other antidepressants or medicine for bowel complaints, breathing difficulties, bronchitis, glaucoma or prostate trouble
- levothyroxine
- antifungal medicines such as fluconazole and terbinafine
- antihistamines such as astemizole or terfenadine
- pain killer such as tramadol
- moclobemide
- Take GABAPIN NT 100/10MG exactly as prescribed. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much to take
- Do not change your dose of GABAPIN NT 100/10MG without talking to your healthcare provider
- Take this medicine with water
- It can be taken with or without food
If you take more GABAPIN NT 100/10MG
- Do not take more medicine than your doctor tells you to. If you ever take too many, or if a child has taken any GABAPIN NT 100/10MG, go to the nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor at once. An overdose can be very dangerous
If you forget to take GABAPIN NT 100/10MG
- If you forget to take GABAPIN NT 100/10MG, take it as soon as you remember
- If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
- Do not take two doses at the same time
If you stop taking GABAPIN NT 100/10MG
- If you stop taking GABAPIN NT 100/10MG abruptly after prolong therapy you may have withdrawal symptoms, including not being able to sleep, headache, nausea, irritability and sweating
Like all medicines, GABAPIN NT 100/10MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
SERIOUS
COMMON
UNCOMMON
RARE
VERY RARE
- thoughts about suicide or dying
- attempts to commit suicide
- new or worse depression or anxiety or irritability
- feeling agitated or restless
- panic attacks
- trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- acting aggressive, being angry or violent
- acting on dangerous impulses
- an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania)
- other unusual changes in behavior or mood
- changes in behavior and thinking
- allergic reaction such as skin rash, hives, difficulty breathing, fever
- swollen glands that do not go away
- swelling of your face, lips, throat or tongue
- liver problems including jaundice
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- severe fatigue or weakness
- unexpected muscle pain
- frequent infections
- lack of coordination, feeling tired or drowsy
- viral infection
- jerky movements
- nausea and vomiting
- unusual eye movement
- swelling, usually of legs and feet
- dry mouth, sweating, flushing, constipation
- blurred or double vision
- dizziness, tremors
- low blood pressure when standing, headache and irregular fast or heavy heart beats
- strange body movements, concentration problems
- taste problems, weakness, fatigue
- decreases in libido and erectile dysfunction
- tingling in arms or legs
- dilation of pupils
- confusion
- weight gain
- changes in sleep patterns (including nightmares)
- feeling excessively happy and hyperactive
- numbness
- convulsions
- problems urinating (increased or decreased)
- high blood pressure
- sleeplessness
- increased pressure in the eyes
- weight loss
- abnormal liver function
- increased transaminase or blood alkaline phosphatase or salivary glands
- hair loss
- sensitivity to light
- hallucinations (in patients with schizophrenia)
- loss of appetite and feeling irritated
- intestinal blockage or changes in sexual performance can also occasionally occur
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