Shingles Information For Patients In Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   how does neurontin work?
   i was recently prescribed neurontin for chronic pain due to a sports injsry. i was wondering how does neurontin know where my pain is? or does it just block all pain in my body? if i light myself on fire (not that i am thinking about doing that) will it hurt?

   • ANSWER:
     Whenever I prescribe something, I give a handout from Epocrates for that medication. Here is the information on neurotin
     -Pharmacology .
     Metabolism: none; CYP450: none
     Excretion: urine (100% unchanged); Half-life: 5-7h
     Subclass: Seizure Disorders; Other Neurologics
     Mechanism of Action
     exact mechanism of action unknown
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     What is gabapentin?
     Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.
     Gabapentin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Gabapentin is also used with other medications to treat partial seizures in children who are 3 to 12 years old.
     Gabapentin is also used to treat nerve pain caused by herpes virus or shingles (herpes zoster).
     Gabapentin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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     •Generic Name: gabapentin
     •Pronounced: GA ba PEN tin
     •Brand Names: Gabarone, Neurontin
     What is the most important information I should know about gabapentin?
     You should not use this medication if you are allergic to gabapentin.
     Before taking gabapentin, tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease.
     You may have thoughts about suicide while taking gabapentin. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.
     Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
     Do not stop taking gabapentin for seizures without first talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. You may have increased seizures if you stop taking gabapentin suddenly. You will need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely.
     Contact your doctor if your seizures get worse or you have them more often while taking gabapentin.
     Carry an ID card or wear a medical alert bracelet stating that you are taking gabapentin, in case of emergency. Any doctor, dentist, or emergency medical care provider who treats you should know that you are taking a seizure medication.
     What is gabapentin?
     Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.
     Gabapentin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Gabapentin is also used with other medications to treat partial seizures in children who are 3 to 12 years old.
     Gabapentin is also used to treat nerve pain caused by herpes virus or shingles (herpes zoster).
     Gabapentin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
     What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking gabapentin?
     You should not use this medication if you are allergic to gabapentin.
     If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.
     •kidney disease;
     •liver disease; or
     •heart disease.
     You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Tell your doctor if you have new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several months of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.
     Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

2. QUESTION:
   Zamene……………..?
   Medicin

   • ANSWER:
     Zamene is a drug belonging to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids that has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-allergic. It has a safety profile than other steroids because they have less activity on sugars and on the bone.

     Indicates
     It is indicated primarily for the treatment of rheumatic diseases and collagen, allergic reactions such as bronchial asthma who do not respond to conventional therapy, certain disorders of the skin and some diseases of the blood, kidneys, livers, eyes and apparatus respiratory and digestive.

     Contraindications
     Zamene is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcers, bacterial and viral infections with active tuberculosis, ocular herpes simplex, shingles, chickenpox, as well as a generalized infection caused by fungi and the pre-and post-vaccination. También está contraindicado en caso de hipersensibilidad a Deflazacort oa cualquier otro componente de este preparado. It also is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to deflazacort or any other component of this preparation.

     Administration route is oral. In case of accidental ingestion, call phone 91 562 04 20.

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