Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet

Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine containing 300 mg of gabapentin in each tablet. It belongs to the anticonvulsant class and is used to help control certain seizure disorders and to relieve nerve pain in adults when prescribed by a doctor. Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is part of a dosing plan that must be individualized. This 300 mg strength is one of the higher tablet strengths in the Pentanerv range.

How it works: Gabapentin helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain and nerves, which can reduce seizures and certain types of nerve pain. As a tablet, Pentanerv 300 mg is swallowed whole and provides a measured dose of gabapentin for ongoing treatment.

Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than Pentanerv 100 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants to build the dose more efficiently or maintain a higher prescribed dose with fewer tablets. It is not a starting dose for everyone, and some people may begin with a lower strength before moving to Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet as tolerated.

• Adjunct treatment of partial-onset seizures
• Neuropathic pain relief
• Postherpetic neuralgia
• Doctor-directed seizure control
• Nerve pain from damaged nerves

• Swallow Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep the medicine level steady.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• If your doctor prescribes more than one dose a day, space the doses evenly.
• Do not stop taking Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet suddenly without medical advice, because seizures or symptoms can worsen.
• If you miss a dose, take it when remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet provides 300 mg of gabapentin, which is a moderate-to-higher tablet strength used as part of an individualized dosing schedule. Depending on the reason for treatment and your response, it may be taken once daily or in divided doses several times a day, but the exact schedule is decided by the prescriber. The maximum daily dose is determined by your doctor and depends on your condition, kidney function, and how well you tolerate gabapentin.

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

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Unsteadiness or poor coordination
• Blurred vision
• Swelling in the hands or feet
• More sleepiness if the 300 mg strength is taken too close together or combined with other sedating medicines

• Do not use Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet without medical supervision, especially if you have kidney disease, because gabapentin dosing may need adjustment.
• This 300 mg strength may cause more dizziness or sleepiness in some people than lower strengths, so be careful when standing up or changing position.
• Avoid alcohol because it can worsen drowsiness and coordination problems.
• Do not drive, operate machinery, or do tasks requiring alertness until you know how Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you take opioids, sleeping pills, anxiety medicines, or other medicines that can cause sedation.
• Use caution if you have a history of mood changes, depression, or suicidal thoughts.
• Do not stop Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet suddenly unless a clinician tells you to; stopping abruptly can increase seizure risk.

• Opioid pain medicines such as morphine or oxycodone
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Sedatives and sleeping medicines
• Benzodiazepines
• Alcohol

Store Pentanerv 300 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and direct heat.