What is Gabator NT 400/10Mg?

Gabator NT 400/10Mg contains Gabapentin and Nortriptyline.

What Gabator NT 400/10Mg is used for?

It is used to treat,

• Major depression.
• Partial seizures when taken together with other medicines in adults and children 3 years of age and older with seizures.
• Pain from damaged nerves (post herpetic pain) that follows healing of shingles (a painful rash that comes after a herpes zoster infection) in adults.

Side Effect of Gabator NT 400/10Mg :

Serious Common:

• Confusion.
• Weight gain.
• Viral infection.
• Jerky movements.
• Dilation of pupils.
• Dizziness, tremors.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Unusual eye movement.
• Tingling in arms or legs.
• Blurred or double vision.
• Swelling, usually of legs and feet.
• Taste problems, weakness, fatigue.
• Decreases in libido and erectile dysfunction.
• Dry mouth, sweating, flushing, constipation.
• Lack of coordination, feeling tired or drowsy.
• Strange body movements, concentration problems.
• Low blood pressure when standing, headache and irregular fast or heavy heart beats.

Uncommon:

• Numbness.
• Convulsions.
• Sleeplessness
• High blood pressure
• Increased pressure in the eyes
• Problems urinating (increased or decreased)
• Feeling excessively happy and hyperactive.
• Changes in sleep patterns (including nightmares).

Rare Very Rare:

• Hair loss.
• Weight loss.
• Sensitivity to light.
• Abnormal liver function.
• Loss of appetite and feeling irritated.
• Hallucinations (in patients with schizophrenia).
• Increased transaminase or blood alkaline phosphatase or salivary glands.
• Intestinal blockage or changes in sexual performance can also occasionally occur.

Precaution:

Talk to your Doctor:

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

Pregnancy and Breast Feeding:

It is not known if Gabator NT 400/10Mg can harm your unborn baby. It can pass into breast milk If you are pregnant or breast feeding or plan to become pregnant, ask advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and Using Machines:

Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how Gabator NT 400/10Mg affects you. It can slow your thinking and motor skills.

Interaction:

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.

Storage:

• Store at room temperature (15-25ºC).
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.

Caution:

Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs:

Q1.If I take more Gabator NT 400/10Mg? Do not take more medicine than your doctor tells you to. If you ever take too many, or if a child has taken any Gabator NT 400/10Mg, go to the nearest hospital casualty department or tell your doctor at once. An overdose can be very dangerous

Q2.If I forget to take Gabator NT 400/10Mg? If you forget to take Gabator NT 400/10Mg, 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

Q3.If I stop taking Gabator NT 400/10Mg? If you stop taking Gabator NT 400/10Mg abruptly after prolong therapy you may have withdrawal symptoms, including not being able to sleep, headache, nausea, irritability and sweating.

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