Gabapentin+Nortriptyline

Molecule Description

Gabapentin+Nortriptyline is a combination medicine. It is used for the treatmen

t of neuropathic pain. It is a condition of an abnormal painful sensation in different body parts due to damage in a part of the brain responsible for sensing the external stimuli. Both the medicines work effectively in reducing neuropathic pain. Gabapentin relieves pain arising due to nerve damage, compression in nerves and nortriptyline acts on the central nervous system and offers relief from neuropathic pain. Gabapentin+Nortriptyline is available in the form of a tablet. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting this medicine.

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Gabapentin+Nortriptyline

Gabapentin+Nortriptyline is used to treat neuropathic pain caused due to damage or compression in nerves.

Contraindications of Gabapentin+Nortriptyline

When should one not use Gabapentin+Nortriptyline

If you are allergic to gabapentin, nortriptyline or similar medicines.
If you have experienced a recent heart attack, blockage in the heart, the disturbed rhythm of the heart.
If you are taking certain medicines (MAO Inhibitors) for some psychiatric disorders.

Side effects of Gabapentin+Nortriptyline

Common side effects of this drug are:

Diarrhoea
Sleepiness
Headache
Vomiting
Constipation
Feeling tired or weak

Precautions and Warnings of Gabapentin+Nortriptyline

Pregnancy

Can I take gabapentin+nortriptyline during pregnancy?

Gabapentin+Nortriptyline should be avoided during pregnancy unless considered essential by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take gabapentin+nortriptyline while breastfeeding?

Consult your doctor before using pregabalin+nortriptyline while breastfeeding as limited study has been done on its safety.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed gabapentin+nortriptyline?

Avoid driving if you feel dizzy or sleepy after taking gabapentin+nortriptyline.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with gabapentin+nortriptyline?

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

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have problems with your heart, liver, kidney, pancreas.
You notice any changes in mood and behaviour or have suicidal thoughts, immediately contact your doctor.
You are taking medicine for psychiatric disorders.
You have difficulty in breathing or other respiratory illness.
You experience abnormal symptoms after taking gabapentin+nortriptyline.
You are scheduled for surgery or dental procedure involving local or general anaesthesia
You are above or 65 years of age.
Wear full clothes and apply sunscreen when stepping into bright sunlight as the medicine may make you sensitive to the sun.

Mode of Action of Gabapentin+Nortriptyline

How Does It Work?

Gabapentin acts on your brain and reduces the release of chemicals responsible for the sensation of pain. It also relieves the pain arising due to nerve damage.
Nortriptyline also acts on your central nervous system and offers relief from neuropathic pain (pain due to nerve damage).

Interactions of Gabapentin+Nortriptyline

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Gabapentin+Nortriptyline works and this medicine itself can affect the action of certain medicines when taken together. Tell the doctor about the medicines, supplemen...
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Concomitant use along with medicines for psychiatric disorders such as moclobemide, phenelzine, iproniazid, isocarboxazid, nialamide, or selegiline (used to treat Parkinson's disease) may lead to seri...
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Concomitant use with medicines for cough and cold containing ephedrine, isoprenaline, noradrenaline, phenylephrine, and phenylpropanolamine may increase the side effects of drowsiness.
You should also tell the doctor if you take or have recently taken medicine that may affect the heart's rhythm.
Water pills as furosemide medicines to treat irregular heartbeats like quinidine and sotalol should be used cautiously.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: In which all dosage forms is gabapentin+nortriptyline available?

A: Gabapentinabapentin+Nortriptyline is available in the form of a tablet.

Q: What are the side effects of gabapentin+nortriptyline?

A: One may experience side effects like diarrhoea, vomiting, sleepiness, headache after taking gabapentin+nortriptyline.

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Last Updated on: 20 Nov 2021 | 11:49 AM (IST)

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