Gabapentin+lidocaine
About Gabapentin+lidocaine
Gabapentin+lidocaine is a combination medicine used to treat neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain due to damaged or malfunctioning nervous system. Neuropathic pain could be due to amputation of limbs, diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to excess blood sugar levels), alcoholism (excessive alcohol intake), or chemotherapy.
Gabapentin+lidocaine contains Gabapentin and Lidocaine. Gabapentin works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain. Lidocaine decreases the pain sensation by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. Together, Gabapentin+lidocaine helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain.
In some cases, Gabapentin+lidocaine may cause common side-effects such as itching, irritation, redness, and burning sensation at the site of application. 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 the side effects persist or worsen.
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Gabapentin+lidocaine in more than prescribed doses or on a large area of skin for a longer duration, as it may cause adverse effects. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with a bandage unless advised by your doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to rule out any interactions.
Uses of Gabapentin+lidocaine
Medicinal Benefits
Gabapentin+lidocaine is a combination of two drugs, namely: Gabapentin and Lidocaine. Gabapentin+lidocaine is used to treat neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic drug that works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that decreases the pain sensation by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. Together, Gabapentin+lidocaine helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain.
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Side Effects of Gabapentin+lidocaine
- Itching
- Irritation
- Redness
- Burning sensation
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Neuropathic pain: It is a nervous system disorder caused due to damaged sensory nerves. It is caused by chronic progressive nerve disease, infection, or injury. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, which is felt as prickling, stabbing, tingling or burning sensation. A feeling of numbness and loss of sensations is also common with neuropathic pain. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty resting or sleeping, and evoked pain (pain caused by events that are usually not painful).
FAQs
Gabapentin+lidocaine contains Gabapentin and Lidocaine. Gabapentin works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain. Lidocaine decreases the pain sensation by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. Together, Gabapentin+lidocaine helps in providing relief from neuropathic pain.
Avoid concomitant use of Gabapentin+lidocaine with other topical products such as cosmetics, sunscreens, lotions, moisturisers, insect repellent creams, and other gels. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Do not cover the treated skin with dressings after applying Gabapentin+lidocaine unless told by the doctor. Covering the skin can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through the skin leading to harmful effects.
Continue using Gabapentin+lidocaine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Gabapentin+lidocaine.
Consult your doctor before taking pain killers along with Gabapentin+lidocaine. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your medical condition before starting Gabapentin+lidocaine to rule out any interactions.
