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Gabafit is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Neuropathic Pain, Epilepsy, Anxiety. The alternative uses of Gabafit have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gabafit. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gabafit as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Gabafit normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gabafit is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Gabafit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gabafit related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Gabafit have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Gabafit have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Gabafit, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Gabafit is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Gabafit safe for pregnant women?
Gabafit may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gabafit again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Gabafit safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Gabafit may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Gabafit should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Gabafit on the Kidneys?
Gabafit rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gabafit on the Liver?
Gabafit is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gabafit on the Heart?
Gabafit is completely safe for the heart.
Gabafit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gabafit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gabafit habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Gabafit.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gabafit you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Gabafit is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Gabafit is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gabafit
Taking Gabafit with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gabafit
Consumption of alcohol and Gabafit together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Gabafit can cause insomnia. If the patient abruptly discontinues the Gabafit, insomnia, nausea, headache, and diarrhea may occur. Therefore, please take medicine in the prescribed format.
Gabafit can be taken orally with or without food. You are recommended not to take alcohol along with this drug to get best results.
No, Gabafit is not a steroid. It is an antiepileptic drug and it is mainly used to treat neuropathic pain.
Yes, Gabafit is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects have been observed such as susceptibility to infections, headache, and flatulence.
Gabafit is a brand name of pregabalin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cyclic GABA analogue. It has an anti-epileptic property. It is available in different consume types such as tablets and capsules which are meant to be taken orally. It is also used to treat neuropathic pain (pain or injury in the nerves) associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerves injured due to high blood sugar), post-herpetic neuralgia (painful rash with the blister), epilepsy (seizure), fibromyalgia (widespread muscle pain and tenderness) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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