Progaba Gel

This is a combination medication which has Gabapentin and Lidocaine as active ingredients. It is a prescriptive drug primarily used to prevent seizures. This gel belongs to a class of drugs called anticonvulsants. Aside from seizures, Progaba Gel is also used to cure hot flashes, restless legs syndrome (RLS) and postherpetic neuralgia.

It treats nerve pain in adults by affecting the chemicals and nerve responsible for these pains and seizures. Before taking this medicine inform your doctor of the following conditions mentioned below:

• If you have kidney or liver disease
• If you are already prone to epileptic or other kinds of seizure attacks
• If you have diabetes
• If you have depression, mood disorders, or harbor thoughts of suicide
• If you are pregnant, are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding

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• Allergy

• Irritability

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• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this gel lasts for an average duration of 15 to 21 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this gel can be observed in 2 to 3 hours.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This gel is not recommended for pregnant women unless necessary. The benefits and risks should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This gel is known to excreted through the breast milk. It is not recommended in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Monitoring of drowsiness and body weight is necessary.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Progaba Gel , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Adgaba Gel

  Bion Therapeutics India Pvt Ltd

• Lidogab Gel

  Delcure Life Sciences

• Prelica Gel

  Delvin Formulations Pvt Ltd

• Gabapax L Gel

  Alteus Biogenics Pvt Ltd

• Elvix Gel

  Elbrit LIfe Sciences

• Missed Dose instructions

  If you miss a dose of this gel, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If its almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

This gel belongs to GABA analog. It works by binding to the calcium channels and increases the concentration of GABA and reduces the release of monoamine neurotransmitters, thus reduces the excitability of brain cells and helps to treat convulsions. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic and antiarrhythmic that works by stabilizing the neuronal membrane by blocking the voltage-gated sodium channels. This inhibits depolarization of the postsynaptic nerve that prevents the transmission of pain signals.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Consumption of alcohol with this medicine is not recommended as it increases the risk of side effects like dizziness, difficulty in concentration. Do not perform activities that require mental alertness like driving or operating machinery.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Duloxetine

  These medications may cause dizziness, confusion and breathing difficulty if taken together. Inform the doctor if you are receiving antidepressant or antipsychotics. Dose adjustments are to be made if any symptoms appear based on the clinical condition.

  Buprenorphine

  These medications are not recommended together due to the risk of breathlessness and other central nervous system effects. Inform the doctor if you are receiving any antidepressants or antipsychotics. Dose adjustments are to be made if any symptoms appear based on the clinical condition.

• Interaction with Disease

  Impaired Kidney Function

  This gel should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Monitoring of kidney function is necessary. Dose adjustments are to be made based on CrCl.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Progaba Gel?

  Ans : This gel has Gabapentin and Lidocaine as active ingredients present. It performs its action by increasing the recovery process of damaged nerve cells.

• Ques : What are the uses of Progaba Gel?

  Ans : This gel is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like seizures, anemia, numbness, tingling, nerve damage, fits, anxiety disorders, and other neurological disorders.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Progaba Gel?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this gel. These include Lethargy, constipation, tiredness, sleepiness, uncoordinated body movements, weakness, dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision, irritability, and clumsiness.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Progaba Gel?

  Ans : This gel should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.