Gabapentin 300 mg
Gabapentin has a similar structure to the chief neurotransmitter of the CNS (GABA), but it functions in a very different manner. Researchers are in fact still exploring this medication's mechanism of action, but the former has been established.
This white crystalline powder was first approved for the use of epileptic seizures, but the anti-convulsant properties of gabapentin 300 mg would only be proven useful when combined with other anti-epileptic medicines.
By the mid-90's the anti-epileptic uses of this medication were not the only benefits. Those with neuropathic pain were using gabapentin for pain relief, especially in cases where traditional pain relievers and even opioid medications were ineffective.
You can also buy gabapentin for the treatment of:
- Anxiety disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Nystagmus (uncontrolled, repetitive eye movements)
- Restless leg syndrome
- Uremic pruritus (chronic itching in patients with advanced renal disease)
- Tinnitus (the perception of a 'ringing' noise in the ears)
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Episodic migraines in adults
The Federation of Neurological Sciences acknowledges the use of gabapentin for pain, particularly for the treatment of central pain syndrome. You can buy gabapentin online, including brands like Neurontin and Gralise. We sell approved generic and brand options on this website.
Benefits Of Taking Gabapentin
This list includes several advantages, such as the following :
- Metabolism is the process by which the body converts the solid and liquid food you ingest into energy. This includes the medications you ingest. One of the greatest benefits of gabapentin 300 mg is that it undergoes little to no metabolism. This lack of metabolic activity makes the pain relieving tablets a much safer medicine with regard to side effects and tolerance.
- The medication is not protein-bound and is distributed with high concentrations in the tissues rather than in the plasma. This helps with effectiveness of the medication once taken and limits some interactions too.
- Gabapentin painkiller tablets are eliminated from the body renally through the urine. It has a relatively short elimination time (an average of 5 to 7 hours), meaning fewer unwanted or residual effects.
Gabapentin Dosage And Usage Instructions
The amount of therapeutic administered depends on several factors :
- The age of the patient
- The bodyweight of the patient
- Gender
- The condition the medication is being used for
Age : Gabapentin tablets are generally only recommended for use by adults.
Bodyweight : Obesity is also known to affect all aspects of pharamcokinetics (pharmacology associated with the movement of medications through the body).
Gender : In 2013, the FDA revealed the existence of scientific data proving that women are at a higher risk of sedation when using certain hypnotics. It was further revealed that females tend to exhibit impaired driving proficiency after a nightly administration of these medications. It is for this reason that women are normally prescribed lower dosages of therapeutics.
Condition : The gabapentin dosage is dependent on the condition you are using the medication for. For example, the gabapentin dosage for chronic pain will differ from the dose of gabapentin for anxiety.
The general dosing guide is as follows :
Epilepsy : 300-600 mg, three times a day for adults
Postherpetic neuralgia : 300 mg up to three times a day. Use as needed depending on level of pain.
Restless legs syndrome : 600 mg, once a day
Anxiety : 300 mg, once a day
Gabapentin Side Effects And Warnings
Common, mild gabapentin side effects may include :
- Loss of muscle co-ordination - Low energy - Dizziness - Drowsiness
- Fluid retention in certain parts of the body
Infrequent side effects :
- Memory loss
- Depression
- Trouble breathing
- Backache
- Blurry vision
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Lazy eye
The FDA required a new warning be added to the labelling of gabapentinoids (GABA analogues), concerning the increased risk of respiratory difficulties. When you buy gabapentin it should be noted that using this medication in conjunction with other CNS depressants puts you at risk for serious breathing problems. Elderly patients, using gabapentin for pain and other ailments, should exercise special caution in these circumstances.
Following respective usage guidelines and precautions will ensure benefits are achieved, with minimal unwanted effects. Gabapentin has a high efficacy rate and has proven to be a safe and effective medication.