Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet

Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains gabapentin 100 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders and to treat nerve pain, depending on your doctor’s diagnosis. Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is part of a dose that may be adjusted gradually based on response and tolerability.

How it works: Gabapentin calms overactive nerve signals in the brain and spinal cord, which can help reduce seizures and nerve pain. Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet is swallowed whole, then the gabapentin is absorbed from the digestive tract into the bloodstream to work throughout the body.

Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet is a low-strength tablet, which makes it useful when a doctor wants to start gabapentin carefully or fine-tune a dose. Because 100 mg is a smaller amount than many later step-up doses, it may be better suited for people who need gradual titration or who are more sensitive to side effects such as drowsiness or dizziness.

• Partial seizures in epilepsy
• Nerve pain (neuropathic pain)
• Doctor-directed dose titration of gabapentin
• Other uses only if prescribed by a clinician

• Swallow Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber says it is okay.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at the same times each day when possible.
• You may take it with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.
• Do not stop Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because that can increase seizure risk or worsen symptoms.
• Avoid alcohol and be careful with activities that need alertness until you know how gabapentin affects you.

Each Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of gabapentin, which is a low tablet strength used in carefully adjusted treatment plans. The dose may be taken once daily or divided into several doses per day depending on the condition being treated, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount are decided by the doctor. Your prescriber may increase the dose gradually from this strength based on benefit and side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Tiredness
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Blurred vision
• Swelling in the hands or feet
• Nausea

• Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet can cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or use machinery until you know your reaction.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney problems, because gabapentin dosing may need adjustment.
• Avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, mood changes, or suicidal thoughts.
• Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly without medical guidance.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to dizziness, drowsiness, and falls.
• If you take antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, separate them from gabapentin as directed by your clinician or pharmacist.

• Opioid pain medicines, which can increase sedation and breathing problems
• Alcohol, which can worsen drowsiness and dizziness
• Benzodiazepines and sleep medicines, which can add to CNS depression
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce gabapentin absorption if taken too close together

Store Gabanyl 100 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.