Gabtan-AT Tablet
Product introduction
Gabtan-AT Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food, preferably at bedtime. It is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of the treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency and can be life-threatening in some cases. Avoid taking antacids with this medicine as antacids make it harder for your body to absorb this medicine.
Some common side effects of this medicine are constipation, difficulty in urination, weight gain, and dryness in mouth. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should exercise regularly and take a balanced diet.
Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you suffer from kidney or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Gabtan-AT Tablet
Benefits of Gabtan-AT Tablet
In Neuropathic pain
Gabtan-AT Tablet regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to take it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep taking the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.
Side effects of Gabtan-AT Tablet
Common side effects of Gabtan-AT
- Constipation
- Difficulty in urination
- Weight gain
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Uncoordinated body movements
- Increased heart rate
- Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
- Blurred vision
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Gabtan-AT Tablet
How Gabtan-AT Tablet works
Safety advice
Gabtan-AT Tablet may impair your alertness which may affect your ability to drive.
Use of Gabtan-AT Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Gabtan-AT Tablet?
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Quick tips
- Gabtan-AT 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 Gabtan-AT Tablet as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine.
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