Gabritab At 50mg Strip Of 10 Tablets

Gabritab At Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine that is used to treat long-lasting pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It can also be used to treat low back pain and muscle pain. Gabritab At Tablet contains a combination of amitriptyline and pregabalin as its active ingredients that work by reducing pain.

Gabritab At Tablet can be taken with or without food, but it is important to take this medicine at the same time every day. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as recommended by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Gabritab At Tablet should not be used in children under 18 years of age. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, it can increase the effects of alcohol. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen when outdoors during daytime.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of the medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Gabritab At Tablet contains amitriptyline and pregabalin as its active ingredients.
• Amitriptyline turns down the increased pain signals to the brain which relieves nerve pain. It also corrects the imbalance of certain chemicals called serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain.
• Pregabalin interferes with the pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves in the brain and spinal cord. It also improves the communication of nerves with each other and enhances the quality of life.

Directions for Use

• Take this medicine as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Gabritab At Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the use of Gabritab At Tablet in pregnancy. This medicine should not be used in pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Gabritab At Tablet while breastfeeding?

No information is available if the Gabritab At Tablet passes into human breast milk. Gabritab At Tablet may be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Gabritab At Tablet?

Gabritab At Tablet may have an effect on driving ability. If you experience any side effects like dizziness or sleepiness after taking this medicine which may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Gabritab At Tablet?

No, alcohol should not be consumed with Gabritab At Tablet as this may cause excessive dizziness and sleepiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You drink alcohol or alcoholic beverages regularly.
• You work in the outdoors where there is sunlight or are scheduled for tanning.
• You have diabetes.
• You develop symptoms of an allergy-like swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat, ski rashes after using this medicine.
• You experience changes in your vision like a blurred vision after using this medicine.
• You have liver, kidney, or lung disease.
• You have or had fits/seizures or any nerve-related disorder.
• You have or had heart failure, heart attack, or any other heart disease.
• You experience trouble breathing after using this medicine.
• You have or had stomach bleeding or ulcers.
• You are a woman trying to become pregnant.
• You have a tumour of the adrenal gland called pheochromocytoma.
• You take a medicine called buprenorphine for pain relief.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to amitriptyline, pregabalin, or any other ingredient of Gabritab At Tablet.
• If you have difficulty in passing urine.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Increase in weight

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Gabritab At Tablet works, or Gabritab At Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Particular care should be taken if you are taking medicines for blood clots (warfarin), alcohol addiction (disulfiram), thyroid disorders (levothyroxine), high blood pressure (clonidine, benazepril), Parkinson's disease (benztropine), pain relief (belladonna alkaloids), depression (St.John's wort, fluoxetine, duloxetine), stomach/intestinal ulcers (cimetidine), fungal infections (terbinafine), abnormal/irregular heart rate (quinidine, propafenone), immune system alteration (everolimus), fits/seizures (clobazam), Huntington's disease (deutetrabenazine), mental disorders (lurasidone), obesity (orlistat).
• The use of Gabritab At Tablet with MAO inhibitors (selegiline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine) should be avoided.

Storage and disposal

• Store in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Gabritab At Tablet used for?

Gabritab At Tablet is used for the treatment of long-lasting pain from nerve damage caused by diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury. It is also used for the treatment of low back pain and muscle pain.

What is the composition of the Gabritab At Tablet?

Gabritab At Tablet is composed of a combination of amitriptyline and pregabalin as its active substances.

Is Gabritab At Tablet a sleeping pill?

No, Gabritab At Tablet is not a sleeping pill.

Can I drink alcohol with Gabritab At Tablet?

No, alcohol should not be taken with Gabritab At Tablet as it can increase the effects of alcohol like sleepiness and dizziness.

Can I take paracetamol if I am taking Gabritab At Tablet?

There is limited information regarding the use of paracetamol with Gabritab At Tablet. Consult your doctor before taking paracetamol with Gabritab At Tablet.