Category of Drug | Gabapentin is a Anticonvulsants/Antiepileptics drug |
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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. |
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Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. CAPSULES |
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Contraindications | Pregnancy |
Precautions | |
Adverse Effects | 1. Somnolence 2.Dizziness 3. Fatigue 4. Nystagmus, 5. Behavioural changes (<10%)-aggression, hyperexcitability, tantrum, euphoria, weight gain. |
Pregnancy Category | C |