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Alfagaba Nt is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Depression, Neuropathic Pain.
The correct dosage of Alfagaba Nt depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Alfagaba Nt include Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alfagaba Nt can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alfagaba Nt are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Alfagaba Nt's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Alfagaba Nt's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Alfagaba Nt have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Alfagaba Nt have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Alfagaba Nt, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Alfagaba Nt is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Alfagaba Nt safe for pregnant women?
Alfagaba Nt can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Alfagaba Nt, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Alfagaba Nt safe during breastfeeding?
Alfagaba Nt should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Alfagaba Nt on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfagaba Nt on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Alfagaba Nt on the Liver?
Side effects of Alfagaba Nt rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Alfagaba Nt on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Alfagaba Nt on the heart have been reported.
Alfagaba Nt 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 Alfagaba Nt unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Alfagaba Nt habit forming or addictive?
Alfagaba Nt can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Alfagaba Nt you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Alfagaba Nt only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Alfagaba Nt can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Alfagaba Nt
It is safe to take Alfagaba Nt with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Alfagaba Nt
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Alfagaba Nt as it can have severe side effects.
Alfagaba Nt is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Alfagaba Nt works by inhibiting the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that sends the signals of pain to the brain, hence in this way it protects us from pain. Whereas it prevents seizure by reducing the abnormal excitement in the brain which causes a seizure.
No, Alfagaba Nt should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug can result in very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, seizure, irritation, and pain. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Alfagaba Nt is a brand name for gabapentin it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form), capsule and oral solution. It is a prescription drug which belongs to the class of drugs known as anti-convulsants or antiepileptic drug. It is mainly used in the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain that arises due to damage to the nervous system) and partial seizure in adult and children. It is also used to relieve pain from postherpetic neuralgia.
Yes, Alfagaba Nt can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of Alfagaba Nt. Please consult your doctor if feel excessive stomach upset after taking this medicine.
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