Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

Composition of Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

Gabastone 100 mg Tablet contains Gabapentin 100 mg. It belongs to the Gabapentinoid (antiepileptic) class of medicines.

Uses of Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

• Neuropathic pain (nerve pain) such as diabetic neuropathy
• post-herpetic neuralgia; adjunct treatment of partial seizures (epilepsy) as prescribed by a doctor

Key benefits

• Relieves neuropathic (nerve) pain
• Reduces burning/tingling sensations in neuropathy
• Helps control partial seizures as add-on therapy
• Improves sleep disturbed by nerve pain

How Gabastone 100 mg Tablet works

Gabapentin is a GABA-analogue that binds to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system. This reduces release of excitatory neurotransmitters, helping relieve neuropathic pain and decrease seizure activity.

How to take Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

Tablet/capsule: Take exactly as prescribed, usually 1–3 times daily. Can be taken with or without food; swallow with water. Do not stop suddenly—dose should be tapered under medical advice.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, confusion, unsteadiness and slowed breathing, especially with an opioid or alcohol. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

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

• Dizziness
• drowsiness/somnolence
• fatigue
• ataxia/unsteadiness
• peripheral edema
• nausea
• dry mouth
• blurred vision
• weight gain

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 Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause sleepiness and dizziness—avoid driving/operating machinery until you know the effect. Do not stop abruptly (risk of withdrawal symptoms/seizures); taper as advised. Use caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment needed). Monitor for mood changes/suicidal thoughts. Use with caution in elderly due to fall risk. Seek urgent care for severe rash, swelling, breathing difficulty, or unusual behavioral changes.

Do not take Gabastone if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (increased drowsiness), opioids (e.g., morphine; increased sedation/respiratory depression risk), antacids containing aluminum/magnesium (reduce absorption—separate by at least 2 hours), sedating antihistamines/benzodiazepines (additive sedation)

How to store Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Gabastone 100 mg Tablet

Take the larger part of the dose at night if drowsiness is a problem. Rise slowly from sitting or lying, especially in the first weeks. Keep your review appointment so the dose can be adjusted to the lowest that controls your pain.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLADSTONE PHARMA INDIA

Therapeutic class:

Anticonvulsant / Neuropathic pain agent

Drug class:

Gabapentinoid (antiepileptic)