Baga 100 mg Capsule

Composition of Baga 100 mg Capsule

Baga 100 mg Capsule contains Gabapentin (100mg).

Uses of Baga 100 mg Capsule

Neuropathic pain Epilepsy/Seizures

Key benefits

• In Neuropathic pain Baga 100 Tablet is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes
• shingles or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes
• sleep problems
• and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Taking this medicine 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. In Epilepsy/Seizures Baga 100 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants which is used to treat some forms of epilepsy in adults. It is thought to work by slowing down nerve impulses in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion
• uncontrollable jerking movements
• loss of awareness and fear or anxiety. It will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence and may allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well
• until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. Show More

How Baga 100 mg Capsule works

Baga 100 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. When given for epilepsy, it is believed to work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain, thus preventing seizures. It is also used to treat nerve pain where it blocks pain by interfering with pain signals traveling through the damaged nerves and the brain.

How to take Baga 100 mg Capsule

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. Baga 100 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Baga 100 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

If you take too much

Taking more Baga than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Baga 100 mg Capsule

Most side effects of Baga are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Baga 100 mg Capsule

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Baga. Some combinations can change how Baga works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Baga 100 mg Capsule

Store Baga below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Baga 100 mg Capsule

Take it at the same time every day, preferably at bedtime, to avoid any dizziness or drowsiness during the day. Avoid taking antacids 2 hours before or after taking Baga 100 Tablet as they make it harder for your body to absorb the medicine. It may cause sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior. Do not stop taking Baga 100 Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the frequency of seizure.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Chemical class:

Gamma amino acid derivative