Laregab-AT Tablet (Gabapentin 300/Amitriptyline 10mg)

Laregab-AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet is a prescriptive drug primarily used to prevent seizures. It belongs to a class of drugs called anticonvulsants. Aside from seizures, Laregab-AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet is also used to cure hot flashes, restless legs syndrome (RLS) and postherpetic neuralgia.

Laregab-AT medication treats nerve pain in adults by affecting the chemicals and nerve responsible for these pains and seizures. Laregab AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet can be used in combination with other drugs. Another brand of this medicine is Neurontin which can be given to both adults and children (at least three years of age). Although the same kind, do not substitute one for the other, only use the brand that has been specified by your doctor.

While under Laregab-AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet medication it is advised that you avoid activities that may include lifting heavy objects or driving as common side effects of this drug are feelings of drowsiness, slowing down of cognitive skills and dizziness. Others include problems with coordination, speech problems, nausea, tremors, double vision or sudden jumpy movements.

If these effects persist and become more severe with the passage of time notify your physician immediately. Serious side-effects may include anger, restlessness, insomnia, skin rashes. An allergic reaction to Laregab-AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet called anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome can be fatal.

Before taking this medicine inform your doctor of the following conditions if you are or have:

Kidney

Liver disease.

Prone to epileptic or other kinds of seizure attacks.

Diabetes.

Depression

Mood disorders, or harbor thoughts of suicide.

Pregnant, or planning to become pregnant

Breastfeeding.

The daily dosage for Laregab-AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet in adults is about 300mg to 600mg about three times a day. Measure your dose with a cup or a spoon or a syringe. The gaps between the three doses should not exceed 12 hours. This drug can be taken with or without food. In case of a missed dose take it as soon as possible. Do not drug overdose. If already time for your next dose skip it. Contact your doctor instantly in the case of a drug overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

The medicine is useful against the following conditions:

Epilepsy

Laregab-AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of epilepsy which is a brain disorder characterized by uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness.

Postherpetic Neuralgia

Laregab-AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet is used in the treatment complication of shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox virus characterized by pain or burning sensation of the skin.

Laregab-AT is useful against the following conditions:

Dizziness

Uncontrolled Eye Movements

Agitation

Restlessness

Hyperactivity

Unusual Tiredness And Weakness

Irritability

Blurred Vision

Lower Back Pain

Tremor

Increased Appetite

Change In Vision

Dry Mouth

Weight Gain

Missed Dose instructions

If you miss a dose of Laregab-AT 300 mg/10 mg Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it’s almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose instructions

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This medication works by binding to the calcium channels and increases the concentration of GABA and reduces the release of monoamine neurotransmitters, thus reduces the excitability of brain cells and helps to treat convulsions.