Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet

Welcome to the information page for Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet, brought to you by Alkem Laboratories Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Gabapentin (100mg) + Methylcobalamin (500mcg) and is indicated for Treatment of Neuropathic pain. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.

MRP: ₹ 188
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Gabapentin (100mg) + Methylcobalamin (500mcg)
Brand: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Description

Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain
This medicine decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells
Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food, preferably at bedtime
It is advised to take medicine at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body
Take Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember
Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor.
Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, peripheral edema, ataxia, blurred vision, fever and nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you
It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts.
Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
It can usually be mixed safely with other medicines but some drugs (including antacids and alcohol) do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	NEURO CNS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	N/A

Uses of Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury
It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness
It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain
Using this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life
It takes a few weeks to work so you need to use it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good
Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep using the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Pentanerv M 100mg/500mcg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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