REBATIN - 300 - Gabapentin 300mg. Caps / 500 mcg. Inj.

Composition Each capsule contains: Gabapentin 300mg Product Description Gabapentin Gabapentin is used to help control certain types of seizures Mechanism of Action Gabapentin Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Gabapentin treats seizures by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. Pharmaco Kinetics Bioavailability - Rapid, in part by saturable carrier-mediated L-amino acid transport system. 60% for 0.9 g daily to 27% for 4.8 g daily dose. Food increases absorption by 14% ; Protein binding Less than 3% ; Metabolism Not appreciably metabolized ; Half life 5 to 7 hours ; Excretion Renal. Indications Partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia (neuropathic pain following shingles, other painful neuropathies, and nerve related pain).

Dosage In Pediatric Patients Age 3 – 12 years dose should range from 10-15 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. Patients >12 years of age The effective dose of Neurontin is 900 to 1800 mg/day and given in divided doses (three times a day) using 300 or 400 mg capsules, or 600 or 800 mg tablets. Contra Indication Neurontin is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients. Special Precautions It does produce psychoactive effects that could lead to abuse of the drug. Drug Interactions Gabapentin is not appreciably metabolized nor does it interfere with the metabolism of commonly coadministered antiepileptic drugs. Adverse Effects Gabapentin's most common side effects in adult patients include dizziness, drowsiness, and peripheral edema. Packing A strip of 10 capsules.