GABAPENTIN ENACARBIL (Horizant) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

GABAPENTIN ENACARBIL

What is the Trade Name for GABAPENTIN ENACARBIL?

Horizant

What are the Indications for GABAPENTIN ENACARBIL?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE HORIZANT is indicated for: treatment of moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in adults. ( 1.1 ) management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in adults. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome HORIZANT ¬Æ is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in adults. HORIZANT is not recommended for patients who are required to sleep during the daytime and remain awake at night. 1.2 Management of Postherpetic Neuralgia HORIZANT is indicated for the management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in adults.

 

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