| Category of Drug | Gabapentin is a Anticonvulsants/Antiepileptics |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Gabapentin is used for 1. Add-on drug in resistant partial seizures with or without secondary generalization 2. Rolandic epilepsy- preferred for safety reason, the first line in epilepsy patients with hepatic disease. |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. CAPSULES |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | Pregnancy |
| Precautions | |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Somnolence 2. Dizziness 3. Fatigue 4. Nystagmus 5. Behavioural changes (<10%)-aggression, 6. Hyperexcitability 7. Tantrum 8. Euphoria 9. Weight gain. |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
