neogab Capsules 300mg

Requires Prescription
Yes
💊 Generic Name
Gabapentin
⚕️ Used For
 Neuropathic Pain (various types in adults)
 Adjunctive therapy for partial seizures (with or without secondary generalization) in
patients aged 12 years and older
⚙️ How It Works
Gabapentin binds with high affinity to a unique site in the brain tissue (including neocortex and
hippocampus). While its exact mechanism is not fully understood, it is believed to work
through peptide-binding sites, contributing to its CNS depressant and anticonvulsant activity.
💉 Dosage
Active Ingredient: Gabapentin
(To be used as directed by a healthcare provider)
⚠️ Side Effects
Common:
 Dizziness
 Somnolence
Less Common:
 Diarrhea
 Dry mouth
 Peripheral edema
 Weight gain
 Abnormal gait
 Amnesia
 Ataxia
 Abnormal thinking
 Rash
 Amblyopia (visual disturbances)
Rare:
 Accidental injury
 Asthenia (weakness)
 Back pain
 Constipation
 Flatulence
 Nausea
 Confusion
 Hypesthesia (reduced sensation)
 Vertigo
 Dyspnea (breathing difficulty)
 Pharyngitis (throat inflammation)

🔄 Drug Interactions
 Antiepileptics: Phenytoin, Valproic acid, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbitone
 Opiates: Morphine (may increase gabapentin levels)
 Antacids: May reduce gabapentin absorption (administer at least 2 hours apart)
🚫 When Not to Use
 Known hypersensitivity to gabapentin or any of its excipients
⚖️ Precautions
 Do not stop gabapentin abruptly, especially in epileptic patients, as it may increase
seizure frequency
🚨 Warnings
Warning 1:
Use with caution in patients with a history of psychotic illness
Warning 2:
Gabapentin is not effective for absence seizures and may worsen them. Caution is required in
mixed seizure disorders
Warning 3:
Until patients know how the drug affects them, they should avoid driving or operating
machinery
🤰 Pregnancy Category
Consult a physician before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding

⚕️ Storage
Yes – Store at room temperature, protected from direct light and heat