Gabapentin Orion
Gabapentin Orion is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and long-lasting nerve pain.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
400 mg
Active Ingredient
Gabapentin
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual starting dose is 300-900 mg daily, which can be increased up to 3600 mg daily. For children aged 6 and older, the dose is 25-35 mg per kg body weight daily.
Method
Take the capsules whole with plenty of water, with or without food, usually divided into three doses a day.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults is 3600 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Viral infection
- •Drowsiness, dizziness, lack of coordination
- •Tiredness, fever
- •Pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infection, ear infection or other infections
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Loss of appetite, increased appetite
- •Hostility, confusion, mood changes, depression, anxiety, nervousness, difficulty thinking
- •Convulsions, twitching movements, speech difficulties, memory loss, tremor, insomnia, headache, skin sensitivity, decreased sensation (numbness), coordination problems, unusual eye movements, increased, decreased, or absent reflexes
- •Blurred vision, double vision
- •Vertigo
- •High blood pressure, facial flushing and redness or widening of blood vessels
- •Breathing difficulties, bronchitis, sore throat, cough, dry nasal mucous membranes
- •Vomiting, nausea, dental problems, gingivitis, diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, dry mouth or throat, flatulence
- •Facial swelling, bruises, rash, itching, acne
- •Joint pain, muscle pain, back pain, muscle twitching
- •Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
- •Swelling of legs and arms, difficulty walking, weakness, pain, feeling unwell, flu-like symptoms
- •Decreased white blood cell count, weight gain
- •Accidental injury, fracture, abrasion
- •Aggressive behavior and twitching movements (in children)
RARE
- •Agitation (a state of chronic restlessness with involuntary and purposeless movements)
- •Allergic reaction, such as hives
- •Increased blood sugar level (most common in diabetics)
- •Decreased movement
- •Palpitations
- •Swelling that can occur in the face, upper body, and limbs
- •Impaired mental performance
- •Falls
- •Abnormal blood test results indicating liver problems
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Low blood sugar level (most common in diabetics)
- •Loss of consciousness
- •Breathing difficulties, shallow breathing (respiratory depression)
- •Decreased platelet count (blood cells involved in clotting)
- •Low blood sodium level
- •Suicidal thoughts, hallucinations
- •Problems with abnormal movements, such as writhing, twitching movements, and stiffness
- •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- •Yellowing of skin and whites of eyes (jaundice), liver inflammation
- •Muscle tissue breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)
- •Acute kidney failure, urinary incontinence
- •Increased breast tissue, breast enlargement
- •Sexual dysfunction including inability to achieve orgasm, delayed ejaculation
- •Side effects due to sudden cessation of gabapentin treatment (anxiety, insomnia, nausea, pain, sweating), chest pain
- •Changes in blood test results (increased blood creatinine phosphokinase level)
- •Anaphylaxis (severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction with breathing difficulties, swelling of lips, throat, and tongue, and low blood pressure requiring immediate treatment)
- •Development of dependence on Gabapentin Orion (drug dependence)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Gabapentin Orion if you are allergic to gabapentin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you have kidney problems or are on hemodialysis, your doctor may change your dose. Tell your doctor if you experience muscle pain or weakness.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting, as these could be signs of acute pancreatitis.
- A small number of people taking gabapentin have had thoughts of harming themselves or committing suicide. If you have these thoughts, contact your doctor immediately.
- Stop taking Gabapentin Orion and seek medical attention immediately if you notice serious skin reactions like red target-like spots, blisters, skin peeling, or sores in the mouth, throat, nose, genitals, and eyes, possibly with fever and flu-like symptoms. Also seek immediate medical attention if you notice widespread rash, high body temperature, and enlarged lymph nodes (DRESS syndrome).
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- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe breathing difficulties, as this may require emergency care.
- Gabapentin Orion can cause severe or life-threatening allergic reactions affecting the skin or other parts of the body, such as the liver or blood cells, possibly requiring hospitalisation or stopping the medication.
- Muscle weakness, tenderness, or pain, especially if you also feel unwell or have a high fever, can be a sign of abnormal muscle breakdown which can be life-threatening and cause kidney problems. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience these symptoms.
- Gabapentin Orion can cause dizziness, drowsiness, and tiredness. Do not drive or operate complex machinery until you know how this medicine affects you.
- If you take too much Gabapentin Orion, contact a doctor, hospital, or poison control center immediately.
- Do not stop taking Gabapentin Orion suddenly. If you want to stop, discuss it with your doctor first, and the treatment should be tapered off gradually over at least one week.