Drug List Book

Neurontin
(Gabapentin)
Page 123
GA-ba-PEN-tin
Classification: Anticonvulsant.
IFU: Nerve Pain
Action: Affects chemicals and
nerves in the body that are
involved in the cause of seizures
and some types of pain.
Gabapentin affects chemicals
and nerves in the body that are
involved in the cause of seizures
and some types of pain.
Dosage: 1 00mg (capsules, tablets,
oral solution)
Route: P.O.
Adverse Reaction: Clumsiness or
unsteadiness, Anxiety,
concentration problems and
change in school performance,
crying, depression, false sense of
well-being, hyperactivity or
increase in body movements,
rapidly changing moods,
reacting too quickly, too
emotional, or overreacting,
Restlessness, suspiciousness or
distrust
Interactions: Sodium oxybate:
Using sodium oxybate together
with gabapentin may increase
side effects such as drowsiness,
dizziness, lightheadedness,
confusion, depression, low blood
pressure, slow or shallow
breathing, and impairment in
thinking, judgment, and motor
coordination.