How to Order Prescriptions
Description
Gabapentin is used for the treatment of seizure disorders. Gabapentin is
in a class of drugs called anticonvulsants and may also be used to relieve
chronic pain.
Gabapentin is used for the treatment of Idiopathic epilepsy, pain management, seizures due to neonatal hypoxia. In cats and dogs Gabapentin is used to treat chronic pain particularly of neuropathic origin.
Gabapentin is also used as an adjunctive therapy for dogs and cats with refractory idiopathic epilepsy. In horses, Gabapentin may be used to control seizures in foals suffering from hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Key Benefits
- Medication for the treatment pain, especially chronic pain
- Gabapentin can also be used to treat seizures
- Available in two prescription strengths in tablet or capsule form
How It Works
Gabapentin stabilizes electrical activity in the brain which prevents seizures caused by excessive electrical activity. Gabapentin mimics the activity of GABA (a neurotransmitter) which helps to calm the nerve activity in the brain.
Available Sizes
- 100mg in Single Capsules or Bottle of 100
- 300mg in Single Capsules or Bottle of 100
Cautions
Unless the benefits outweigh the risk, do not use Gabapentin in pregnant or nursing pets.
Precautions
Because gabapentin is almost completely eliminated from the body by the urinary tract and kidneys, it should be administered with caution in animals with kidney disease.
Storage
Should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and light.
12.5mg in Single Tabs, Bottle of 50 or 100
25mg in Single Tablets or Bottle of 100
50mg in Single Tablets or Bottle of 50
100mg in Single Tablets or Bottle of 5