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Written By Urvashi Bharti , MBBS
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy

Composition :

GABAPENTIN-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Gabaklas 100 Capsule

Gabaklas 100 Capsule belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants used to manage or prevent neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Besides this, occasionally used to treat migraine headaches. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain. On the other hand, epilepsy is a nervous system disorder that occurs due to disturbed nerve cell activity in the brain.

Gabaklas 100 Capsule contains Gabapentin' which works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Besides this, it also decreases the number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves in the body.

Gabaklas 100 Capsule is available on prescription. It comes as capsules, tablets, and a liquid that you drink. Gabaklas 100 Capsule can be taken by adults and children aged six years and over. Take Gabaklas 100 Capsule exactly as directed. Please do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Sometimes, you may experience some side effects, including feeling sleepy, tired and dizzy. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Gabaklas 100 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Gabaklas 100 Capsule may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive if you are alert. Gabaklas 100 Capsule should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Gabaklas 100 Capsule as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed of your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Gabaklas 100 Capsule

Neuropathic pain, Epilepsy.

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Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Oral Solution/Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Gabaklas 100 Capsule belongs to a class of medications called 'anticonvulsants' used to prevent neuropathic pain (pain due to damaged nerves), fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain), and epilepsy (fits). It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels and blocking the action of overexcited channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Overall it reduces nerve pain by interfering with pain signals travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

Storage

Keep Gabaklas 100 Capsule out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Gabaklas 100 Capsule
  • Uncoordinated muscle movements need immediate medical attention.
  • Observe your movements and try to understand and control the particular movement.
  • Regularly do strengthening exercises to improve blood flow throughout the body and avoid involuntary movements.
  • Implement massage techniques to enhance blood flow to organs.
  • Take a balanced diet and quit smoking.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to improve thought processes and reduce uncontrolled and involuntary movements.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.
  • Wear an eye patch or opaque contact lens or lens applied to glasses to block the vision of one eye to minimize double vision.
  • Use prisms (lenses applied to glasses) to correct double vision due to small misalignments.
  • Try doing some eye exercises such as moving the target towards nose slowly or focussing on a detailed target like thin stick or small text in a magazine.
  • If you feel eye pain, develop bulging eyes, have weakness, headache or double vision, consult a doctor immediately.
  • Regular eye exams can detect conditions causing Involuntary Eye Movement.
  • Alcohol and drugs should be avoided as they can increase the symptoms of nystagmus.
  • Wearing corrective lenses for refractive errors can reduce eye strain and symptoms.
  • Stress management and getting proper sleep can help to reduce symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gabaklas 100 Capsule if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule if you have symptoms of suicidal ideation or behaviour, drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, muscle weakness, heart problems, liver/kidney impairment. Please do not stop taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Gabaklas 100 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid driving and consuming alcohol along with Gabaklas 100 Capsule it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies. Avoid taking St John's Wort herbal supplement (antidepressant) while taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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GabapentinHydrocodone
Severe
GabapentinEsketamine
Severe

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GabapentinHydrocodone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
When Hydrocodone is taken with Gabaklas 100 Capsule, the amount of Hydrocodone in the blood may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Gabaklas 100 Capsule and Hydrocodone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any symptoms like trouble breathing, dizziness, or trouble focusing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Combining Gabaklas 100 Capsule with Esketamine can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule and Esketamine together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. Consult a doctor if you experience any symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Co-administration of Buprenorphine and Gabaklas 100 Capsule may cause central nervous system depression and lead to serious side effects (respiratory distress -build-up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Gabaklas 100 Capsule and Buprenorphine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience shortness of breath, fast heart rate, fast breathing, extreme tiredness, fever, cough with phlegm, or shallow breaths, consult the doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinMethadone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Co-administration of Methadone and Gabaklas 100 Capsule may cause central nervous system depression and lead to serious side effects such as respiratory distress (build-up of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Gabaklas 100 Capsule and Methadone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience shortness of breath, fast heart rate, fast breathing, extreme tiredness, fever, cough with phlegm, or shallow breaths, please consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinCodeine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Combining Codeine with Gabaklas 100 Capsule can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule with Codeine together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling dizzy or tired, or having trouble focusing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinRemifentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Combining Remifentanil with Gabaklas 100 Capsule can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule with Remifentanil together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any symptoms like trouble breathing, dizziness, or trouble focusing, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Taking fentanyl with other drugs that cause central nervous system depression, such as Gabaklas 100 Capsule, might result in an increased risk of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although combining Fentanyl and Gabaklas 100 Capsule may cause an interaction, they can be used if advised by your doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you feel drowsiness, trouble breathing, dizziness, or confusion. If you have any of the above symptoms, it is advised not to drive or use any hazardous machinery. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Using Ketamine together with Gabaklas 100 Capsule may increase side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketamine and Gabaklas 100 Capsule together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you start feeling dizzy, tired, confused, have trouble focusing, feel very sleepy, or have trouble breathing, make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
GabapentinPethidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Combining Meperidine with Gabaklas 100 Capsule can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Pethidine with Gabaklas 100 Capsule can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
GabapentinSufentanil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gabaklas 100 Capsule:
Combining Sufentanil with Gabaklas 100 Capsule can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Gabaklas 100 Capsule and Sufentanil, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. It's important to keep an eye on your health and talk to a doctor about any concerns. They can recommend different options that won't cause any problems. If you notice any symptoms like trouble breathing, feeling dizzy or tired, or having trouble focusing, make sure to call your doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include food rich in vitamin B and D in your diet.
  • Include cayenne pepper in your diet as it can help in lowering neuropathic pain.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain.
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Try to take a warm bath as it can be soothing.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
  • Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity, and improves coping skills.

Habit Forming

Yes

Therapeutic Class

ANTICONVULSANT
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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Gabaklas 100 Capsule is a category B1 pregnancy drug. Please consult your doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Gabaklas 100 Capsule .

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Usually, you can breastfeed while taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule . Please consult your doctor before starting Gabaklas 100 Capsule . Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Gabaklas 100 Capsule .

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Gabaklas 100 Capsule . Gabaklas 100 Capsule can also sometimes cause blurry/double vision, hence avoid driving in such situations. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

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Liver

Caution

Take Gabaklas 100 Capsule with caution, especially if you have or had a history of liver disease/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Gabaklas 100 Capsule with caution, especially if you have or had a history of kidney disease/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Gabaklas 100 Capsule is not recommended for children below the age of 6 years. The safety and efficacy of Gabaklas 100 Capsule have not established.

FAQs

Gabaklas 100 Capsule is an anticonvulsant drug. In epilepsy, it works by stopping seizures by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. In nerve pain, it interferes with pain messages travelling through the brain and down the spine to block pain.

It is unsafe to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness and drowsiness.

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or drowsiness while using Gabaklas 100 Capsule . Gabaklas 100 Capsule can also sometimes cause blurry/double vision, hence avoid driving in such situations. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

Dizziness, blurry vision, weight gain, sleepiness, trouble concentrating, swelling of hands and feet, and dry mouth are some of the common side effects which might occur in people taking Gabaklas 100 Capsule for a longer time.

Yes, Gabaklas 100 Capsule may cause weight gain because as it, increases your hunger. However, regular physical exercise a balance diet with low-calorie food may help you keep your weight stable. Please consult your doctor if you have any further concerns to keep your weight stable.

Some persons, after taking it for a long time, have become addicted to Gabaklas 100 Capsule . If this happens, once you stop taking the drug, you'll have withdrawal symptoms. If you are worried about being physically dependent on gabapentin, talk to your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

S-14, 1St Floor, Janta Market, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, 110 027
Other Info - GAB0487

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