Indications of Neuropen 300 mg
Neuropen 300 mg is indicated for-
Neuropathic Pain.
Adjunctive therapy in partial seizure and secondary generalized seizure.
Theropeutic Class
Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
Pharmacology
Neuropen 300 mg is an anti-convulsant. It is a structural analog of gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA). All pharmacological actions following administration of Neuropen 300 mg are due to the activity of parent compound. Neuropen 300 mg binds with the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage gated L-type Calcium channel, and inhibits branched chain amino acid transferase & probably inhibits neurotransmitter release of excitatory amino acid.
Dosage of Neuropen 300 mg
Neuropathic Pain: The treatment may be initiated as a single 300 mg dose on Day-1, than 300 mg twice on Day-2 and 300 mg thrice on Day-3. The dose can be subsequently be titrated up as needed for pain relief to a daily dose of 1800 mg (divided TID).Epilepsy:
Patients over 12 years of age: the effective dose of Neuropen 300 mg is 900 to 1800 mg/day given in three divided doses. The starting dose is 300 mg three times a day.
Paediatric patients age 3-12 year: the starting dose should range from 10-15 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses, and the effective dose reached by upward titration over a period of approximately three days.
Administration of Neuropen 300 mg
Neuropen 300 mg can be taken orally with or without food.
Interaction of Neuropen 300 mg
Antacids may reduce the bioavailability of Neuropen 300 mg by up to 20 %. Cimetidine may alter its reanal excretion. Neuropen 300 mg does not interact with other anti-epileptic drug or with oral contraceptive preparations.
Contraindications
Neuropen 300 mg is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to the drug.
Side Effects of Neuropen 300 mg
Fatigue, Dizziness, ataxia, weight gain, peripheral edema, dry mouth and somnolence may occur.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category C. it should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Neuropen 300 mg may be secreted through the breast milk. So it should be used during lactation only if potential benefits justifies the potential risk to the baby.
Precautions & Warnings
Patients should be instructed to take Neuropen 300 mg only as prescribed. While using Neuropen 300 mg patients should be instructed either not to drive a car or to operate other complex machinery until they have gained sufficient experiences about Neuropen 300 mg whether or not it affects their mental and/or motor performance adversely.
Storage Conditions
Store below 25°C temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Keep all the medicines out of the reach of the children.
Use In Special Populations
In case of renal impaired patients Neuropen 300 mg doses must be reduced.
Drug Classes
Adjunct anti-epileptic drugs
Mode Of Action
Neuropen 300 mg is an anti-convulsant. It is a structural analog of gamma-amino-butyric-acid (GABA). All pharmacological actions following administration of Neuropen 300 mg are due to the activity of parent compound. Neuropen 300 mg binds with the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage gated L-type Calcium channel, and inhibits branched chain amino acid transferase & probably inhibits neurotransmitter release of excitatory amino acid.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy category C. it should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Neuropen 300 mg may be secreted through the breast milk. So it should be used during lactation only if potential benefits justifies the potential risk to the baby.
Pediatric Uses
In case of renal impaired patients Neuropen 300 mg doses must be reduced.