Uses of Narcutin

With the main ingredient Gabapentin, Narcutin is used as an adjunct in combination with other antiepileptic drugs for the treatment of partial seizures with or without seizures in adults and children from 12 years of age. above.

Narcutin medicine has the main ingredient Gabapentin 300mg. It is indicated as adjunctive treatment of partial seizures with or without secondary generalization in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
Narcutin 300 is a neuroleptic drug indicated for:
Control and prevention of seizures; Support the treatment of neuropathic pain, such as: diabetic neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia,...

Narcutin is taken orally, can be taken with or without meals. Tablets should be swallowed whole with 1 glass of cooled boiled water.
Dosage of Narcutin should be prescribed and guided closely by a specialist, usually from 900 - 3600mg / day (divided into 3 oral doses) for adults and children over 12 years old. Here are the specific dosage suggestions for each subject:
Adults and children > 12 years old: The first day take 300mg/time. Day 2: Take 300mg/time x 2 times. Day 3: Take 300mg/time x 3 times; Then, considering the patient's response, it can be increased gradually by 300 mg/day until an effective therapeutic dose is reached (usually 900 - 1800 mg/day, divided into 3 oral doses). Note not to take more than 2400mg/day; Users should equally divide the total daily dose for each dose and the interval between each dosing should not exceed 12 hours. When using high doses can be divided up to 4 times/day; For patients with impaired renal function and on hemodialysis: Appropriate dose adjustment according to creatinine clearance is recommended, as follows:

For children from 6 to 12 years old: First day take 10mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times. Day 2: Drink 20mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times. Day 3: Drink 25-35mg/kg/day, divided into 3 times. The maintenance dose is 900mg/day for children weighing 26-36kg and 1200mg/day for children weighing 37-50kg, the total dose/day is divided into 3 doses. Note:
The safety and effectiveness of Gabapentin in patients under 12 years of age have not been established. It is advisable to consult a doctor when using the drug for all children in general; Gabapentin is currently considered ineffective in the treatment of absence seizures. Dosage in the elderly may be adjusted (dose reduction) due to poor renal function.

Besides the effective treatment of epilepsy, Narcutin can also come with some side effects such as:
Allergies, itching, skin rash; Abdominal pain, nausea; Diarrhea, digestive disorders; Fatigue, drowsiness, headache; Anxiety, restlessness, agitation; Uncontrollable shaking of a body part; Blurred vision, double vision; Back pain, joint pain. If you notice any unusual or worsening side effects while taking Narcutin, you should contact your doctor for medical advice and assistance (if needed).

Contraindicated to use Narcutin drug for the following subjects:
Hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug (especially Gabapentin); Pregnant and lactating women; Children under 3 years old; Patients with severe renal failure. Caution when using Narcutin for the following subjects:
Patients with impaired liver and kidney function, undergoing hemodialysis; Elderly; People with a history of mental disorders; People who need to concentrate, operate vehicles or machines and equipment.

During use, Narcutin may interact with a number of drugs and products as follows:
Cimetidine may slightly reduce the renal excretion of Gabapentin, but this reduction is not clinically significant; Antacids can reduce the bioavailability of Gabapentin by about 20% by affecting its absorption. Therefore, Narcutin should be taken at least 2 hours after the antacid; Narcutin may cause a false positive in proteinuria.