Gabastar 300 mg is a Product of the Generic Gabapentin

Gabastar 300 mg belongs to the generic category of Gabapentin. This medicine should be used according to a doctor's advice. We have provided detailed information about the uses, dosage, effectiveness, side effects, precautions, drug interactions, storage conditions, and other important details of Gabastar 300 mg. Our goal is to present essential medicine information in one place for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. To better understand Gabapentin and ensure the safe use of this medicine, please read the information below carefully and consult a healthcare professional when necessary.

Description of Gabastar 300 mg

Gabastar 300 mg may be available as a prescription or over-the-counter medicine, depending on local regulations and medical recommendations. It is used for the treatment and management of specific conditions or symptoms. The way this medicine is used may vary depending on the patient's condition and the advice of a healthcare provider. Detailed information about the approved uses, therapeutic applications, and other relevant details of Gabastar 300 mg is provided below to help users gain a clear understanding of this medicine.

What Is Gabastar 300 mg Indications and Uses?

Gabapentin is indicated for-

Neuropathic Pain.
Adjunctive therapy in partial seizure and secondary generalized seizure.

Pharmacology (Source, Chemical and Physical Composition) Of Gabastar 300 mg

Gabapentin is an anti-convulsant. It is a structural analog of gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA). All pharmacological actions following administration of Gabapentin are due to the activity of parent compound. Gabapentin binds with the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage gated L-type Calcium channel, and inhibits branched chain amino acid transferase & probably inhibits neurotransmitter release of excitatory amino acid.

Dosage And Administration of Gabastar 300 mg

Neuropathic Pain: The treatment may be initiated as a single 300 mg dose on Day-1, than 300 mg twice on Day-2 and 300 mg thrice on Day-3. The dose can be subsequently be titrated up as needed for pain relief to a daily dose of 1800 mg (divided TID).Epilepsy:

Patients over 12 years of age: the effective dose of Gabapentin is 900 to 1800 mg/day given in three divided doses. The starting dose is 300 mg three times a day.
Paediatric patients age 3-12 year: the starting dose should range from 10-15 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses, and the effective dose reached by upward titration over a period of approximately three days.

Drug Interactions of Gabastar 300 mg

Antacids may reduce the bioavailability of Gabapentin by up to 20 %. Cimetidine may alter its reanal excretion. Gabapentin does not interact with other anti-epileptic drug or with oral contraceptive preparations.

Side Effects of Gabastar 300 mg

Fatigue, Dizziness, ataxia, weight gain, peripheral edema, dry mouth and somnolence may occur.

Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy category C. it should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Gabapentin may be secreted through the breast milk. So it should be used during lactation only if potential benefits justifies the potential risk to the baby.

Precautions And Warnings for Gabastar 300 mg

Patients should be instructed to take Gabapentin only as prescribed. While using Gabapentin patients should be instructed either not to drive a car or to operate other complex machinery until they have gained sufficient experiences about Gabapentin whether or not it affects their mental and/or motor performance adversely.

Use In Special Populations

In case of renal impaired patients Gabapentin doses must be reduced.

Therapeutic Class

Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs

Storage Conditions of It

Store below 25°C temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Keep all the medicines out of the reach of the children.