Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Gabapentin (400mg) + Nortriptyline (10mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Inizia Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. This medicine decreases the pain by stopping the movement of pain signals to the brain. Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. This medicine decreases the pain by stopping the movement of pain signals to the brain. It is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines. Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Gabapentin and Nortriptyline. Gabapentin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases the pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant which increases the levels of chemical messengers (serotonin and noradrenaline) that stop the movement of pain signals in the brain. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
What is Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet?
Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Gabapentin and Nortriptyline. This medicine is useful in the treatment of nerve pain (Neuropathic pain). It calms the damaged or overactive nerves by acting on the brain, thereby decreasing the pain sensation.
Can I stop taking Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?
No, you should not stop taking Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet even if your pain is relieved. Continue to take it as advised by your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sleeping difficulties, nausea, pain, and sweating.
How to manage weight gain associated with the use of Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet?
Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet can make you feel hungry which might make you eat more, thereby increasing your chances of putting on weight. However, preventing weight gain is easier than losing the increased weight. Try to eat a healthy balanced diet without increasing your portion sizes (per-meal intake). Do not eat food and drinks high in sugar, salt, and fat.
Will Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet be more effective if taken more than recommended dose?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
Is there anything I need to avoid while taking Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet?
Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful while driving or while doing any activity that requires you to be alert. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet.
How often should I see the doctor?
You may need to see your doctor regularly if you have started to take Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet. However, you must consult your doctor if the advised dosage of Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet does not improve your symptoms or you continue experiencing unwanted side effects that affect your routine activities.
What are the storage conditions for Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet?
Keep your tablets in the pack until it is time to take them. Store them in a cool dry place. Store them out of sight and out of reach of children.
Can I overdose on Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet?
Yes, overdosing on this medication may lead to various serious side effects such as drowsiness, weakness, unsteadiness when walking, double visions, slurred speech or diarrhea, confusion, blurred vision, dizziness, body temperature changes (low and high), difficulty in breathing, and increased heartbeat.
Can the use of Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to suddenly fall asleep during your daily activities.
Can the use of Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet be stopped abruptly?
No, you should not stop taking Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet even if your pain is relieved. Continue to take it as advised by your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, sleeping difficulties, nausea, pain, and sweating.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet is used to treat certain types of long-lasting pain caused by damage to nerves.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other pain-relieving medicines.
- Along with taking this medicine, your doctor might advise you to undergo physiotherapy to get relief from pain.
- Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
Alcohol
Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
Gabafirst-NT 400mg/10mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
