Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET
PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET contains Gabapentin which belongs to the group of medicines called Anticonvulsants. It is used in the management of various forms of epilepsy alone or in combination with other medicine and manages peripheral neuropathic pain. Epilepsy is the disturbed nerve cell activity in the brain, causing seizures or periods of unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of consciousness. Peripheral neuropathic pain is a long-term weakness, numbness or pain caused by damage to the nerves in hands and legs characterized by a feeling of hot, burning, throbbing, shooting, sharp, tingling, numbness.
Do not stop taking PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET suddenly, as this may lead to increased risk of seizures. Your doctor might want to take certain tests before starting the management. PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET should be used with caution patients having kidney problems, are on hemodialysis, muscle pain and/or weakness, suffer with different types of seizures including absences, persistent stomach pain, feeling sick and being sick (symptoms of inflamed pancreas), history of drug dependence or abuse, intolerance to certain sugar, have nervous system or respiratory disorders.
PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children aged below 6 years and should be used with caution in elder patients 65 years of age and above. One of the serious side effects associated with PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET is self-harming thoughts, contact your doctor immediately if you experience such unusual reactions.
The most common side effects of taking PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET are dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, viral infection, lack of coordination. Consult your doctor if the above symptoms do not improve.
USES OF PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET
It is used to manage:
- Various forms of epilepsy (fits)
- Peripheral neuropathic pain
HOW PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET WORKS
PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET works effectively by altering the electrical activity in the brain by inhibiting the voltage-gated calcium channels and decreasing the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, thus managing fits or seizures.PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET also blocks the pain signals travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain and manages nerve pain.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET as whole with a glass full of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Correct dosage and duration will be prescribed by your doctor depending upon your age, body weight, and health condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET
COMMON
- Fever
- Chills
- runny nose
- cough
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- lack of coordination
- Tiredness
- fever
- Pneumonia
- Signs of upper respiratory tract infection (sore throat, inflamed sinuses, common cold)
- Signs of urinary tract infection (bladder pain, foul smell, cloudy urine, frequent urination)
- Inflammation of the ear or other infections
- Eating disorder characterized by low body weight and increased appetite
- Anger towards others, confusion, mood changes, depression, anxiety, nervousness, difficulty with thinking
- Jerky movements, difficulty with speaking, loss of memory, tremor, difficulty sleeping, headache, sensitive skin, decreased sensation (numbness), difficulty with coordination, unusual eye movement, increased, decreased or absent reflexes
- Blurred or double vision
- High blood pressure, flushing
- Difficulty in breathing, bronchitis
- Vomiting, nausea
- Problems with teeth, inflamed gums
- Diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion, constipation, flatulence
- Joint pain, back pain, twitching
- Difficulties with erection (male)
- Swelling in the legs and arms, difficulty with walking, weakness, pain,
- Accidental injury, fracture, abrasion
UNCOMMON
- Increased heartbeat
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Swelling of the face, trunk and limbs
- Mental impairment
- Increase or decrease in blood glucose levels (in diabetic patients)
RARE
- Breathing problems, shallow breaths (respiratory depression)
Stop taking PENTANERV SR 450MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Skin rash, hives, fever
- Swollen glands that do not go away
- Yellowing of your skin or of the whites of the eyes
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Severe weakness
- Unexplained muscle pain
- Frequent infections
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