Alfagaba Nt is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Neuropathic Pain.
The correct dosage of Alfagaba Nt depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alfagaba Nt include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alfagaba Nt can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alfagaba Nt are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Alfagaba Nt's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alfagaba Nt's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Alfagaba Nt have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Alfagaba Nt have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Alfagaba Nt, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Alfagaba Nt is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alfagaba Nt is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Alfagaba Nt safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Alfagaba Nt. It is best to stop taking Alfagaba Nt immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Alfagaba Nt safe during breastfeeding?
Alfagaba Nt may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Alfagaba Nt on the Kidneys?
Alfagaba Nt has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Alfagaba Nt on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfagaba Nt on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Alfagaba Nt on the Heart?
Alfagaba Nt may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Alfagaba Nt should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Alfagaba Nt unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfagaba Nt habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Alfagaba Nt. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Alfagaba Nt as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Alfagaba Nt is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Alfagaba Nt is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alfagaba Nt
Taking Alfagaba Nt with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfagaba Nt
Consumption of alcohol and Alfagaba Nt together may have severe effects on your health.
Alfagaba Nt works by inhibiting the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that sends the signals of pain to the brain, hence in this way it protects us from pain. Whereas it prevents seizure by reducing the abnormal excitement in the brain which causes a seizure.
Alfagaba Nt is a brand name for gabapentin it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form), capsule and oral solution. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of drugs known as anti-convulsants or antiepileptic drug. It is mainly used in the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain that arises due to damage to the nervous system) and partial seizure in adult and children. It is also used to relieve pain from postherpetic neuralgia.
Patients who are suffering from neuropathic pain along with major depressive disorder may experience the change in behavior, suicidal and self-inflicting thought whether they are taking Alfagaba Nt or not and this risk may remain till significant remission of depression. If you are experiencing mood fluctuations, life-threatening, distorted thoughts after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Alfagaba Nt can be taken together with omeprazole. No harmful interaction has been reported between them. Omeprazole doesn't affect the absorption of Alfagaba Nt. It also prevents the stomach related problem that causes by this drug. Hence you can take this combination without any problem.
No, Alfagaba Nt should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, seizure, irritation, and pain. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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