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GABAPENTIN (UNII: 6CW7F3G59X) (GABAPENTIN - UNII:6CW7F3G59X)
BluePoint Laboratories
GABAPENTIN
GABAPENTIN 600 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Gabapentin tablets, USP are indicated for: - Management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults - Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy Gabapentin is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients. Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), such as gabapentin, during pregnancy. Encourage women who are taking gabapentin during pregnancy to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry by calling the toll free number 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with the use of gabapentin in pregnant women. In nonclinical studies in mice, rats, and rabbits, gabapentin was developmentally toxic (increased fe
Gabapentin Tablets USP, 600 mg are white to off-white having mottled spots, oval-shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with 'ZE72' with bisect on one side and plain with bisect on other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 68001-006-00 in bottle of 100 tablets NDC 68001-006-03 in bottle of 500 tablets Gabapentin Tablets USP, 800 mg are white to off-white having mottled spots, oval-shaped, bevelled-edge, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with 'ZE71' with bisect on one side and plain with bisect on other side and are supplied as follows: NDC 68001-007-00 in bottle of 100 tablets NDC 68001-007-03 in bottle of 500 tablets Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in a tight container.
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BluePoint Laboratories ---------- Medication Guide MEDICATION GUIDE GABAPENTIN (GAB-a-PEN-tin) Tablets, USP What is the most important information I should know about gabapentin tablets? Do not stop taking gabapentin tablets without first talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping gabapentin tablets suddenly can cause serious problems. Gabapentin tablets can cause serious side effects including: 1. Suicidal Thoughts. Like other antiepileptic drugs, gabapentin tablets may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: • thoughts about suicide or dying • attempts to commit suicide • new or worse depression • new or worse anxiety • feeling agitated or restless • panic attacks • trouble sleeping (insomnia) • new or worse irritability • acting aggressive, being angry, or violent • acting on dangerous impulses • an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania) • other unusual changes in behavior or mood How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions? • Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. • Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms. Do not stop taking gabapentin tablets without first talking to a healthcare provider. • Stopping gabapentin tablets suddenly can cause serious problems. Stopping a seizure medicine suddenly in a patient who has epilepsy can cause seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus). • Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes. 2. Changes in behavior and thinking -Using gabapentin tablets in children 3 to 12 years of age can cause emotional changes, aggressive behavio Soma hati kamili
GABAPENTIN- GABAPENTIN TABLET, FILM COATED BLUEPOINT LABORATORIES ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE GABAPENTIN TABLETS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR GABAPENTIN TABLETS. GABAPENTIN TABLETS, FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1993 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Gabapentin tablets, USP are indicated for: Postherpetic neuralgia in adults (1) Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy ( 1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Postherpetic Neuralgia (2.1) Dose can be titrated up as needed to a dose of 1800 mg/day Day 1: Single 300 mg dose Day 2: 600 mg/day (i.e., 300 mg two times a day) Day 3: 900 mg/day (i.e., 300 mg three times a day) • Epilepsy with Partial Onset Seizures (2.2) Patients 12 years of age and older: starting dose is 300 mg three times daily; may be titrated up to 600 mg three times daily Patients 3 to 11 years of age: starting dose range is 10 to 15 mg/kg/day, given in three divided doses; recommended dose in patients 3 to 4 years of age is 40 mg/kg/day, given in three divided doses; the recommended dose in patients 5 to 11 years of age is 25 to 35 mg/kg/day, given in three divided doses. The recommended dose is reached by upward titration over a period of approximately 3 days • Dose should be adjusted in patients with reduced renal function ( 2.3, 2.4) DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 600 mg, and 800 mg ( 3) CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to gabapentin or its ingredients ( 4) WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (Multiorgan hypersensitivity): Discontinue if alternative etiology is not established ( 5.1) Anaphylaxis and Angioedema: Discontinue and evaluate patient immediately (5.2) Driving Impairment; Somnolence/Sedation and Dizziness: Warn patients not to drive until they have gained sufficient experience to assess whether Soma hati kamili