Gabapentin Orion
Gabapentin Orion is a medicine used to treat epilepsy and long-term nerve pain.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
300 mg
Active Ingredient
Gabapentin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Typically, adults start with 300-900 mg daily, which your doctor may increase up to 3600 mg daily. For children over 6 years, the dose is 25-35 mg/kg daily, based on body weight.
Method
Swallow the capsules whole with plenty of water. You can take this medicine with or without food, usually divided into three doses a day.
Important
The maximum daily dose is usually 3600 mg for adults, taken in three separate doses.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Viral infections
- •Feeling sleepy, dizzy, or clumsy
- •Tiredness, fever
- •Other infections (lungs, airways, urinary tract, ears)
- •Reduced white blood cell count
- •Changes in appetite (more or less hungry)
- •Mood changes (like feeling hostile, confused, depressed, anxious, nervous), difficulty thinking clearly
- •Seizures, jerky movements, speech problems, memory loss, trembling, headache, skin sensitivity, numbness, coordination problems, unusual eye movements, changes in reflexes
- •Blurred vision, seeing double
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •High blood pressure, flushing, widening of blood vessels
- •Breathing problems, bronchitis, sore throat, cough, dry nose
- •Stomach problems (vomiting, nausea, dental issues, gum inflammation, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, dry mouth, gas)
- •Skin reactions (facial swelling, bruises, rash, itching, acne)
- •Joint, muscle, or back pain, muscle twitching
- •Erection problems
- •Swelling in arms or legs, difficulty walking, weakness, general pain, feeling unwell, flu-like symptoms
- •Weight gain, accidental injuries (fractures, scrapes)
- •Aggressive behavior or jerky movements (in children)
RARE
- •Agitation, restlessness
- •Allergic reactions, like hives
- •Changes in blood sugar levels (high or low), especially in people with diabetes
- •Decreased movement
- •Heart palpitations
- •Swelling of the face, body, or limbs
- •Mental health problems (e.g., psychosis, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts)
- •Falls or accidents
- •Abnormal liver blood test results, yellowing of skin/eyes (jaundice), liver inflammation
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Breathing problems, shallow breathing (respiratory depression)
- •Low platelet count (blood cells for clotting), low sodium in the blood
- •Abnormal movements (like writhing, jerking, stiffness)
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Muscle tissue breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
- •Acute kidney failure, problems with urinary control
- •Breast enlargement or increased breast tissue (in men)
- •Sexual problems (e.g., trouble having an orgasm, delayed ejaculation)
- •Withdrawal symptoms if you stop the medicine suddenly (e.g., anxiety, trouble sleeping, nausea, pain, sweating, chest pain)
- •Changes in blood test results (e.g., increased creatine phosphokinase)
- •Anaphylaxis (a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction with breathing difficulties, swelling of lips/throat/tongue, and low blood pressure)
- •Dependence on the medicine
Important Warnings
- Do not take Gabapentin Orion if you are allergic to gabapentin or any other ingredients.
- If you have kidney problems or are on dialysis, your doctor might change your dose. Tell your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness during dialysis.
- Seek medical help immediately if you get severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting, as these could be signs of a serious pancreas problem.
- Stop taking Gabapentin Orion and see a doctor right away if you develop severe skin rashes, like red spots, blisters, skin peeling, or swelling of lymph nodes, fever, and flu-like symptoms, as these can be life-threatening allergic reactions.
- A small number of people taking gabapentin have had thoughts of harming themselves or suicide. If you have such thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.
Show 2 more warnings
- This medicine can make you dizzy, drowsy, or tired. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
- Muscle weakness, tenderness, or pain, especially with fever and feeling unwell, can be serious and affect your kidneys. Contact your doctor immediately.