GABAPENTIN (Neurontin) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

GABAPENTIN

What is the Trade Name for GABAPENTIN?

Neurontin

What are the Indications for GABAPENTIN?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NEURONTIN ¬Æ is indicated for: Management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy NEURONTIN is indicated for: Postherpetic neuralgia in adults ( 1 ) Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy ( 1 )

 

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