Simtin Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Gabapentin

Indications/Uses

Epilepsy (partial seizure w/ or w/o secondary general seizure). Neuropathic pain in adult ≥18 yr.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Epilepsy Adult & childn >12 yr 900-1,800 mg daily. Day 1: 300 mg once daily. Day 2: 300 mg twice daily. Day 3: 300 mg 3 times daily. Neuropathic pain Adult Day 1: 300 mg once daily. Day 2: 300 mg twice daily. Day 3: 300 mg 3 times daily. Doses may be further increased by 300 mg daily to a max of 1,800 mg daily in 3 divided doses.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Acute pancreatitis.

Special Precautions

Not for general primary seizure. May impair the ability to drive or operate the machinery. Patients w/ impaired kidney function. Childn <12 yr. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Headache, drowsiness, tremor, nausea, vomiting, fatigue. Nystagmus, tremor, diplopia, amblyopia, dysarthria, amnesia, asthenia, paresthesia, arthralgia, purpura, dyspepsia, anxiety, wt gain, UTI, pharingitis, leucopenia, abnormal thinking, erythema multiforme, SJS, confusion, depression, emotional lability, hostility, hallucination, blood glucose fluctuation, rhinitis, nervousness, myalgia, headache, nausea, vomiting.

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Drug Interactions

Al- & Mg-containing antacids, cimetidine. May cause false +ve result in Amex N-multistix G dipstick test.

MIMS Class

Anticonvulsants

ATC Classification

N02BF01 - gabapentin ; Belongs to the class of gabapentinoids. Used to relieve pain and other conditions.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Simtin cap 300 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's (Rp300,000/boks)

Simtin

gabapentin

Manufacturer:

Simex