Gabapentin+Vitamin B12 / Mecobalamin / Cynocobalamin / Methylcobalamin

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Molecule Description

Gabapentin+Methylcobalamin is a combination medicine. It is used to treat neuropathic pain, a condition of abnormal painful sensation in different body parts due to damage in a part of the brain responsible for sensing the external stimuli. Gabapentin+Methylcobalamin is available in the form of tablet, capsule. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting gabapentin+methylcobalamin.

Uses

Gabapentin+Methylcobalamin is used for the treatment of neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage).

Contraindications

When should one not use Gabapentin+Vitamin B12 / Mecobalamin / Cynocobalamin / Methylcobalamin

If you are allergic to gabapentin, methylcobalamin, or similar medicines
If you are suffering from an eye condition due to excess consumption of tobacco especially cigar and pipe
It should not be used to treat anaemia, especially in pregnant women

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Indigestion
Dry mouth

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

It is not advised to take gabapentin+methylcobalamin during pregnancy until it is considered essential by the doctor and potential risks justify the benefits.

Breast Feeding

It is not advised to take gabapentin+methylcobalamin while breastfeeding until it is considered essential by the doctor and potential risks justify the benefits.

Driving

Gabapentin+Methylcobalamin may cause dizziness or drowsiness, thus you need to be cautious while driving.

Alcohol

Avoid consuming alcohol with gabapentin+methylcobalamin, as it may worsen the side effects.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You notice any behavioral change and develop suicidal thoughts after taking Gabapentin+Methylcobalamin
You develop stomach pain and discomfort
You suffer from any breathing disorder
You have any problems with your heart, kidney, liver or brain
You are an elderly patient
Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor as it may lead to side effects like fits and other mental disturbances

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Methylcobalamine is a form of vitamin B12 which helps in the formation of nerve cells and regeneration of damaged nerves in the brain.
The exact mechanism of how gabapentin works is not known. However, it is known to act on specific receptors in the brain and reduce the release of chemicals in the brain responsible for the sensation of pain.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way gabapentin+methylcobalamin works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time. Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems, psychiatric illnesses, high blood pressure, diabetes, abnormal cholesterol levels, asthma, infection, or are taking medicines like blood thinners, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines.
This medicine should not be taken at the same time with antibiotics especially tetracycline as it can reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Antacids should be taken with a gap of two hours after taking this combination

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose include diarrhoea, drowsiness, double vision, slurred speech. Seek urgent medical help if you suspect an overdose.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of gabapentin+methylcobalamin then take it as soon as you remember. If it is already time for the next dose then skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.