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Gabapentin
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Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS
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Brand Name: Neurontin
Drug Class: Antiepileptic
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Joint and Muscles
Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 300mg, 600mg, 800mg , Capsule - 100mg, 300mg, 400mg , Oral solution - 250mg/5mL
Common Usage: Neuropathic pain (nerve pain), partial seizures
How it works
Unknown, has high affinity for a subset of calcium channels
Pregnancy
Gabapentin is not generally recommended in pregnancy as there is not enough information about whether it's safe for the fetus
Lactation
According to the manufacturer, the decision to breastfeed during therapy should consider the risk of infant exposure, the benefits of breastfeeding to the infant, and benefits of treatment to the mother. Based on limited data, gabapentin is considered relatively compatible with breastfeeding; infants should be monitored for drowsiness, adequate weight gain, and developmental milestones
Warnings
Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity ; Warnings: May exacerbate myasthenia gravis, caution with renal impairment and substance abuse problems
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