Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR

Short Description

Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR is a medicine used to relieve the pain caused by nerve damage (neuropathic pain) due to various conditions like diabetes, shingles (herpes zoster infection), spinal cord injury, etc. It is also used to treat certain types of seizures (fits) in combination with other medicines.

Dosage Form

Tablet SR

Introduction

Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR belongs to the anti-epileptic group of medicines. You may take it with or without food but it is important to take this medicine at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The exact dose and duration of treatment will depend on your condition and how you respond to it. Your doctor will probably start this medicine at a low dose and increase it gradually. It may take a few weeks for the medicine to work properly. Follow your doctor’s instructions and continue taking it regularly until your doctor advises you to stop. Do not miss any dose otherwise your condition may worsen.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Feeling sleepy Dizzy Tired (fatigue)

Alcohol Warning

Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Baby should be monitored for excessive sleepiness and weight gain.

Pregnancy Warning

Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Magaldrate Sodium Bicarbonate

Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

Take it at the same time every day preferably at bedtime to avoid any dizziness or drowsiness during the day. Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine. It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Do not stop taking Gabtas 450mg Tablet SR suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.