Gabapentin

Catergory: Anticonvulsant medication

Pronunciation

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

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 10 mg /kg (max. 300mg) twice daily on day 2, then 10mg mg/kg (max. 300 mg) 3 times daily on day 3; Usual dose 25 – 35 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses; Max. 70 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses.
Neuropathic Pain	By mouth: 300 mg once daily on day 1, then 300 mg twice daily on day 2, then 300 mg 3 times daily on day 3. Alternatively, 300 mg 3 times daily on day 1, then increased according to response in steps of 300mg (in 3 divided doses) every 2-3 days up to max. 3.6 g daily.
Migraine prophylaxis	By mouth: initially 300 mg daily, increased according to response up to 2.4 g daily in divided doses.