Neurontin - Instructions For Use, Reviews, Analogues

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Neurontin

Instructions for use:

1. 1. Indications
2. 2. Special instructions
3. 3. Analogs
4. 4. Reviews of the drug

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According to the clinical and pharmacological group, the drug Neurontin belongs to anticonvulsants.

Indications

The main active ingredient of Neurontin is gabapentin, which has a proven ability to prevent the occurrence of seizures.

The drug is a prescription drug and requires clear indications for its prescription. Neurontin is prescribed for adult patients with neuropathic pain. It is also indicated as monotherapy in the treatment of partial seizures, both with and without secondary generalization in patients over 12 years of age. In young children with the same diagnosis, Neurontin is used as an additional agent.

Reception of Neurontin is possible during meals, as well as regardless of the diet. If it is necessary to cancel or replace the drug, as well as reduce its dosage, the changes are made gradually, within a week.

Sometimes the beginning of the course of treatment of Neurontin also begins gradually - on the first day 300 mg * 1 time per day, on the second - 300 mg * 2 times a day, the dose of the third day is 300 mg * 3 times a day. In the vast majority of cases, the daily dose of 900 mg of Neurontin is the standard for adult patients. Sometimes it is increased according to indications up to 3.6 g and even 4.8 g per day; they also do this gradually, increasing the dosage from day to day.

It has been proven that a further increase in dosage reduces the bioavailability of gabapentin in the body. In this case, the maximum time interval between taking Neurontin according to the instructions should not exceed 12 hours. Otherwise, a resumption of seizures may be noted.

For children under 12 years old, Neurontin is also prescribed three times a day, while the daily dosage is calculated as 10-15 μg per 1 kg of body weight. As well as in adults, the achievement of the effective dose is carried out gradually, over 3 days. In children 3-5 years old, it is 25-35 μg per 1 kg of body weight per day, and over 5 - 40 μg. With prolonged use, it is advisable to increase the daily dosage of Neurontin to 50 mcg, and the interval between doses is also no more than 12 hours.

special instructions

The drug is available in the form of tablets and capsules. Neurontin treatment does not require laboratory control. In accordance with medical prescriptions, it can be combined with other anticonvulsants. For patients with chronic kidney disease, it may be advisable to reduce the conventional dosage of Neurontin.

When treating with Neurontin, you should strictly adhere to the doses prescribed by a specialist and not allow them to be exceeded. In case of an overdose of the drug, you should immediately consult a doctor. You should also inform the doctor about other prescribed drugs, in order to avoid the negative effects of their interaction.

There are no data on the effect of Neurontin on the fetus of a pregnant woman, therefore, during pregnancy, it is prescribed only if absolutely necessary. When prescribing the drug during lactation, breastfeeding will need to be stopped.

Neurontin is capable of causing certain adverse reactions from various organs and systems. If such situations arise, they should be immediately reported to the attending physician.

Contraindications for the appointment of Neurontin are age up to 3 years and increased individual sensitivity to the main and auxiliary substances that make up the drug. Also, during treatment with Neurontin, you should try to avoid driving.

Neurontin's analogs

Analogs are drugs that have the same chemical composition. Today, the following analogues of Neurontin are present on the domestic pharmaceutical market:

• Gabagamma
• Gabapentin,
• Gapentech,
• Katena,
• Konvalis,
• Lepsitin,
• Tebantin,
• Egypentin,
• Eplirontin.

Reviews about the drug

According to numerous reviews about Neurontin, the drug shows high efficiency in the treatment of diseases, while a variety of side effects are often encountered during administration.

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Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!