Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR

Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR is a sustained-release gabapentin tablet from Prisure Medicare. Each tablet contains 600 mg of gabapentin, an anti-convulsant medicine used to help control certain types of seizures and to relieve nerve pain in conditions such as postherpetic neuralgia. Because it is a higher-strength tablet, Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR is usually prescribed when a doctor needs a stronger, longer-acting gabapentin dose for an individual patient.

How it works: Gabapentin works by calming overly active nerve signals in the brain and nerves. In tablet form, Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR releases the medicine in a controlled way so it can provide steadier levels over time rather than a rapid burst.

Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR is a higher-strength tablet, so it is not the starting strength for most people. A doctor may choose this 600 mg tablet when a patient has already tolerated gabapentin, needs a larger single dose, or needs a sustained-release option that may make dosing simpler than taking multiple lower-strength tablets.

• Adjunct treatment of partial seizures
• Nerve pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia)
• Other nerve-related pain only when prescribed
• Seizure control as part of a combination regimen

• Swallow the Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it exactly at the times your doctor prescribes, because sustained-release tablets are meant to release medicine slowly.
• You may take it with or without food, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Do not stop taking it suddenly; your dose may need to be tapered down gradually.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR provides 600 mg of gabapentin per tablet, so it is a relatively strong single-dose tablet. How often it is taken depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan, and the total amount per day must be set by the doctor; many gabapentin regimens are divided into multiple doses and the daily maximum depends on the patient's situation and tolerance.

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

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with the 600 mg tablet
• Dizziness
• Unsteady walking or poor coordination
• Fatigue
• Swelling in the legs or feet
• Blurred vision
• Tremor

• This is a higher-strength gabapentin tablet, so it should be used only under a doctor’s supervision.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your clinician says it is safe, because sleepiness and dizziness can increase.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, because gabapentin dosing may need adjustment.
• Do not stop the medicine suddenly, especially if you take it for seizures.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to dizziness, falls, and swelling.
• Use extra caution if you also take other medicines that cause drowsiness.

• Opioid pain medicines such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, or morphine
• Sedatives and sleep medicines
• Alcohol
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, which can reduce absorption if taken too close together

Store Gbcard 600 mg Tablet SR in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.