GABAKLAS NT TAB 10S

About

GABAKLAS NT is a combination medication typically containing Gabapentin and Nortriptyline, designed to manage neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant that works by modulating the activity of voltage-gated calcium channels, thereby reducing the release of excitatory neurotransmitters and stabilizing neuronal membranes. This action helps to alleviate nerve pain. Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that enhances the effects of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain, which are neurotransmitters involved in pain modulation. It also has analgesic properties independent of its antidepressant effects. The synergistic action of Gabapentin and Nortriptyline provides comprehensive relief for various forms of neuropathic pain, such as diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and fibromyalgia, by targeting different pain pathways and improving sleep quality often disrupted by chronic pain.

Uses

• Management of neuropathic pain.
• Treatment of postherpetic neuralgia.
• Relief from diabetic neuropathy.
• Adjunctive therapy for fibromyalgia.

Directions For Use

Take as prescribed by your physician, usually once daily at bedtime or in divided doses, with or without food.

Benefits

• Provides effective relief from nerve pain.
• Improves sleep quality often affected by chronic pain.
• Reduces burning, tingling, and shooting sensations.
• Helps stabilize mood in chronic pain patients.
• Decreases the intensity of neuropathic symptoms.
• Enhances overall quality of life.

Side Effects

• Drowsiness and dizziness.
• Dry mouth and constipation.
• Weight gain.
• Blurred vision.
• Urinary retention.
• Orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon standing).
• Confusion or memory impairment.
• Nausea.
• Fatigue.
• Peripheral edema (swelling of extremities).
• Headache.
• Tremors.

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - Avoid alcohol completely due to severe CNS depression and increased risk of drowsiness, dizziness, and impaired coordination.
• Pregnancy - Not recommended unless benefits clearly outweigh risks; potential for fetal harm exists. Use effective contraception. Consult a doctor.
• Breastfeeding - Not recommended as both components pass into breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the infant. Consult a doctor.
• Liver - Use with caution in patients with liver impairment; dose adjustment may be needed. Monitor liver function regularly.
• Kidney - Use with caution; dose adjustment for Gabapentin is crucial in patients with impaired kidney function. Monitor kidney function.
• Lung - Use with caution in patients with respiratory depression or severe asthma due to potential for exacerbation of symptoms.

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