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Acegaba NT 400mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Gabapentin,nortriptyline
Manufacturer : EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
15 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Introduction to Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet
Acegaba NT 400mg tablet contains an active component called Gabapentin and nortriptyline. This medicine belongs to a group of anticonvulsants and tricyclic antidepressants, respectively. It is used to treat neuropathic pain (pain in damaged nerves). Consult your doctor if you are allergic to gabapentin or nortriptyline, any of the ingredients present in it. Inform your doctor immediately if you have anaphylaxis or allergic reaction (serious allergic reaction).
Inform your doctor if you have a heart or kidney, persistent stomach pain, thyroid, diabetes, high blood pressure, or prostate problem before taking the acegaba NT 400mg tablet. Elderly patients with kidney disorders must inform their doctor of dosage adjustments to avoid undesirable effects. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding.
Uses of Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet
- Epilepsy
- Neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).
Therapeutic Effects of Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet
Gabapentin enhances the GABA derivation across the brain, enhances GABA action, and modulates the ca+ channel; Both gabapentin and nortriptyline are involved in controlling neuronal excitability in the brain. Thereby, it helps to treat neuropathic pain.
Interaction of Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with acegaba NT 400mg tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet
- Protect acegaba NT 400mg tablet from light and moisture
- Store at 25°C
- Keep children away from the sight and reach of this medication.
How to consume Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet
Take acegaba NT 400mg tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. Your doctor will provide the appropriate dose and frequency based on your medical condition and other factors. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Swallow the tablets whole with water.
Safety Advices for Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Consult your healthcare provider if you plan to get pregnant. However, the medication has not been given to expectant mothers, and it should only be used when the projected advantages outweigh any possible hazards to the fetus.
Breast Feeding
Acegaba NT 400mg tablet is excreted in breast milk. So, before starting the treatment, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for more information.
Lungs
It is unknown whether acegaba NT 400mg tablets are safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking acegaba NT 400mg tablet, as this medication should be used cautiously in liver disease patients.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether acegaba NT 400mg tablet is safe to consume alcohol under medication. So, it is recommended to consult your doctor before taking medicine.
Driving
Acegaba NT 400mg tablet may cause drowsiness in the patient while under medication. So, it is recommended to avoid handling vehicles or machinery and consult your doctor when to start driving.
Side Effects of Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Allergic reaction (difficulty with breathing, chest tightness, rash, itching, hives, swelling in the lips, tongue, or face)
- Fever and chills
- Mouth or skin blisters
- Stomach ache.
Common
- Viral infection
- Feeling drowsy
- Dizziness
- Lack of coordination
- Feeling tired
- Fever
- Infection
- Low white blood cell counts
- Increased appetite
- Nervousness
- Blurred vision, double vision
- Vertigo
- High blood pressure or flushing or dilation of blood vessels
- Difficulty breathing, bronchitis, sore throat, cough, dry nose
- Vomiting (being sick) or nausea
- Stomach pain
- Joint pain
- Swelling (Legs and arms)
Word of Advice
Talk to your doctor before going for a blood or urine test; acegaba NT 400mg tablet may interfere with the result of the patient. Inform your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or are allergic to any sugar forms. Consult your doctor if you have respiratory or nerve problems, and speak with him immediately if you have a severe skin reaction, persistent stomach pain, or breathing difficulty. The drug may alter your driving ability, so it is recommended to be safe and cautious if you need to drive.
FAQs
Q 1. Should I tell them anything while taking an acegaba NT 400mg tablet?
Talk to your doctor before going for a blood or urine test; acegaba NT 400mg tablet might interfere with the result of the patient.
Q 2. Can I drive when I take an acegaba NT 400mg tablet?
It is recommended to avoid driving when you take the medicine, as it can cause drowsiness. Consult your doctor before driving.
Q 3. Is it safe to take acegaba NT 400mg tablet for old age patients?
Elderly patients with kidney disorders must inform their doctor of dosage adjustments to avoid undesirable effects.
Q 4. What is the precaution I need to take while taking acegaba NT 400mg tablet in children?
Inform your doctor if you have a heart or kidney, persistent stomach pain, thyroid, diabetes, high blood pressure, or prostate problem before taking the medicine.
Q 5. Can I take an acegaba NT 400mg tablet if I have lactose intolerance?
Inform your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or are allergic to any sugar form. Acegaba NT 400mg tablet contain lactose as one of the ingredient.
Fact Box of Acegaba Nt 400mg Tablet
Molecule name: Gabapentin + nortriptyline | Therapeutic class: Anticonvulsants and Tricyclic antidepressants |
Pharmacological class: Cyclic GABA analogues | Indications: 1. Epilepsy 2. Neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves). |
References
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on Jan 2023], [Accessed on 26th Sep 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.9543.pdf
- Focus Pharmaceuticals Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on n November 2021], [Accessed on 26th Sep 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2425.pdf
- Mallinckrodt Inc., US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), [Accessed on 27th Sep 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2007/018013s58lbl.pdf
- Pfizer Inc., US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), [Revised on October 2017], [Accessed on 27th Sep 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/020235s064_020882s047_021129s046lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Drugs acting on central nervous system, 2019, 446-496, 486-496.
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