Progaba 100 mg Tablet

Progaba 100 mg Tablet contains gabapentin 100 mg in each tablet. It is an anticonvulsant medicine used to help control certain seizures and to relieve nerve pain in some patients. Progaba 100 mg Tablet is made by Icon Life Sciences and comes in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Gabapentin helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain and nerves, which can reduce seizures and nerve pain. In tablet form, Progaba 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed into the body to provide this effect over time.

Progaba 100 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Progaba 300 mg Tablet, so it can be easier for a doctor to build a careful dosing plan. This strength may suit people who need a smaller dose at the start of treatment, need slower dose adjustment, or are more sensitive to gabapentin's drowsiness and dizziness.

• Partial-onset seizures
• Nerve pain
• Postherpetic neuralgia
• Adjunct treatment with other seizure medicines

• Swallow Progaba 100 mg Tablet whole with a glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed; do not change the schedule on your own.
• It can be taken with or without food, but taking it the same way each day may help.
• Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet unless a clinician specifically instructs you to.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Progaba 100 mg Tablet unless your prescriber says it is safe.

Each Progaba 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of gabapentin. The number of tablets per day depends on the reason it is prescribed, your kidney function, and how you respond to treatment. A doctor decides how often to take it; gabapentin is commonly taken 1 to 3 times daily, and the total daily dose should not be increased without medical advice.

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

Common side effects of Gabapentin may include:

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

• Progaba 100 mg Tablet can cause sleepiness and dizziness, so use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol and other sedating medicines can increase drowsiness and impair alertness.
• People with kidney problems may need a lower or less frequent dose because gabapentin is cleared by the kidneys.
• Do not stop gabapentin suddenly unless your doctor tells you to, especially if it is being used for seizures.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, mood changes, or suicidal thoughts.
• Use extra caution if you are older or prone to falls because dizziness and unsteadiness can be stronger.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should discuss risks and benefits with a clinician before using this medicine.

• Opioid pain medicines such as hydrocodone or oxycodone
• Alcohol
• Sedative medicines like benzodiazepines or sleep aids
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness

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