Gabasign 800 mg Tablet

Gabasign 800 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains gabapentin 800 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders and to relieve nerve pain. This pack contains Gabasign 800 mg Tablet supplied by HAB Pharmaceuticals, India, in a strip/box of 10 tablets. Because each tablet has a high 800 mg strength, it is usually chosen when a clinician wants a larger single dose rather than multiple smaller tablets.

How it works: Gabapentin helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain and nervous system, which can reduce seizures and nerve pain. As a tablet, Gabasign 800 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract, then works throughout the body to help stabilize nerve activity.

Gabasign 800 mg Tablet is a higher-strength gabapentin tablet, so it is not the same as a lower-strength tablet that may be easier to start with. A doctor may choose Gabasign 800 mg Tablet for patients who already need a larger maintenance dose or who are being switched from several smaller tablets to fewer tablets per dose. It should only be used in the schedule your prescriber has planned, because the higher strength can also increase the chance of dizziness and sleepiness.

• Adjunct treatment of partial seizures
• Nerve pain (neuropathic pain)
• Postherpetic neuralgia
• Other nerve-related pain conditions as prescribed
• Seizure control in epilepsy

• Swallow Gabasign 800 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at evenly spaced times each day to keep a steady level in your body.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically says it is safe for your exact prescription.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not stop Gabasign 800 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, especially if you take it for seizures.

Each Gabasign 800 mg Tablet provides 800 mg of gabapentin in a single tablet. The number of tablets you take per day depends on your condition and your doctor’s plan; it may be taken several times daily, and the maximum daily amount is set by your prescriber based on your response and tolerability. Because this is a higher-strength tablet, the dose must be adjusted carefully rather than used as a one-size-fits-all starting dose.

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

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Dizziness, which may be more noticeable with the 800 mg strength
• Sleepiness or drowsiness
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Tiredness
• Swelling of the hands, feet, or legs
• Blurred vision
• Nausea

• Gabasign 800 mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol can worsen drowsiness and dizziness with gabapentin.
• Use extra caution if you have kidney disease, because gabapentin is cleared by the kidneys and dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly, as abrupt withdrawal can trigger seizures or worsen symptoms.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, mood changes, or suicidal thoughts.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the sedating effects of this higher-strength tablet.
• Use caution if you take other medicines that slow breathing or cause sedation.

• Opioid pain medicines such as oxycodone or hydrocodone, which can increase sedation and breathing risk
• Alcohol, which can intensify dizziness and drowsiness
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce gabapentin absorption if taken too close together
• Other medicines that cause sleepiness, including benzodiazepines, sleep aids, and some antihistamines

Store Gabasign 800 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.