Gabapentin

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Catergory: Anticonvulsant medication

Pronunciation

Gabapentin 100mg

Gabapentin 300mg

Generic Name 藥名 HA Code 藥物代碼 Classification藥物分類
Gabapentin Capsule 100mg GABA01 P1S1S3

Dosage

Epilepsy By mouth: the initial oral dose is 300 mg on day 1, then 300mg twice daily on day 2, then 300mg 3 times daily on day 3. Alternatively, 300 mg three times daily on day 1; then increased according to response in steps of 300 mg every 2 -3 days.

Usual dose: 0.9 – 3.6 g daily in 3 divided doses (Max. 4.8 g daily)

Doses in children, for use as adjunctive therapy in children aged 6 years and over, and as monotherapy in those aged 12 years or over.

  • 6-12 years (adjunctive therapy): initially 10 mg/kg (max. 300 mg) once daily on day 1, then