Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's
About Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's
Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medications called anticonvulsants used to manage or prevent neuropathic pain and epilepsy. Besides this, occasionally used to treat migraine headaches. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain. On the other hand, epilepsy is a nervous system disorder that occurs due to disturbed nerve cell activity in the brain.
Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's contains Gabapentin' which works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Besides this, it also decreases the number of pain signals sent out by damaged nerves in the body.
Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's is available on prescription. It comes as capsules, tablets, and a liquid that you drink. Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's can be taken by adults and children aged six years and over. Take Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's exactly as directed. Please do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Sometimes, you may experience some side effects, including feeling sleepy, tired and dizzy. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive if you are alert. Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's should not be given to children unless prescribed. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed of your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's
Medicinal Benefits
Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's belongs to a class of medications called 'anticonvulsants' used to prevent neuropathic pain (pain due to damaged nerves), fibromyalgia (musculoskeletal pain), and epilepsy (fits). It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels and blocking the action of overexcited channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures. Overall it reduces nerve pain by interfering with pain signals travelling through the damaged nerves and the brain.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor before taking Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's if you have symptoms of suicidal ideation or behaviour, drug addiction, chronic pulmonary insufficiency, muscle weakness, heart problems, liver/kidney impairment. Please do not stop taking Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it could cause withdrawal symptoms. Do not take Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid driving and consuming alcohol along with Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies. Avoid taking St John's Wort herbal supplement (antidepressant) while taking Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's may interact with painkillers (morphine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, tramadol, codeine), antidepressants (fluoxetine, amitriptyline), antipsychotics (quetiapine), antimalarial (mefloquine), a weight loss medicine (orlistat), anti-histamine (diphenhydramine, cetirizine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol and St John's Wort herbal supplement (antidepressant) while taking Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Encentin 100 mg Tablet 10's may have interaction with disease conditions such as heart problems, depression, diabetes, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, suicidal tendency, kidney and liver problems.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Neuropathic Pain: It is a nervous disorder that occurs due to nerve damage caused by chronic progressive nerve disease, limb amputation, diabetes, or infection or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling, or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of senses is also common with neuropathic pain. Usually, the body sends the pain signals when there is an injury, but with neuropathic pain, the pain that is not triggered by an injury, the body sends the pain signals. Symptoms include untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning, or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, pain caused by events that are usually not painful.
Epilepsy: is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. It is a disorder of the nervous system which occurs due to disturbed nerve cell activity in the brain. Seizures are of two types: generalized and partial seizures. Generalized seizures affect the entire brain, whereas partial seizures affect only a part of the brain. Seizures can cause uncontrollable muscle twitches and spasms. Stronger seizures may cause people to become confused or unconscious. Possible causes include high fever, trauma, genetic disorder, brain injury, or stroke.