Opipentin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Gabapentin

Indications/Uses

Adjunctive therapy in partial seizures w/ or w/o secondary generalization in adult & childn ≥3 yr. Treatment of neuropathic pain in adult ≥18 yr.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 900-1,800 mg daily. Day 1: 300 mg once daily. Day 2: 300 mg twice daily. Day 3: 300 mg 3 times daily. Thereafter, dose can be increased to 1,800 mg daily in 3 divided doses & if necessary, further titration can occur using increments of 300 mg daily in divided doses.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ acute pancreatitis, ineffective to general primer seizure like absence, galactose intolerance or galactosemia related to the lactose content.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Abdominal pain, backache, fatigue, fever, headache, viral infection, vasodilation, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, leukopenia, peripheral edema, wt gain, bone fracture, myalgia, amnesia, ataxia, cough, pharyngitis, rhinitis.

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Drug Interactions

Antacids, alcohol.

MIMS Class

Anticonvulsants

ATC Classification

N02BF01 - gabapentin ; Belongs to the class of gabapentinoids. Used to relieve pain and other conditions.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Opipentin cap 300 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's (Rp300,000/boks)

Opipentin

gabapentin

Manufacturer:

Otto