Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet

Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet is used for the management of neuropathic pain, a chronic progressive nerve disease that causes nerve pain. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain; and difficulty resting or sleeping.

Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet contains Gabapentin and Nortriptyline. Gabapentin binds to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain. Nortriptyline prolongs the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline and prevents movements of pain signals in the brain.

In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as dizziness, sleepiness, tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, dry mouth, and tingling sensations. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Avoid taking Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet should not be given to children unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain. The detailed uses of Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet are as follows:

• Neuropathic Pain Relief: Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet is often prescribed to manage neuropathic pain, which can occur due to conditions like diabetes or shingles.
• Mood Improvement: Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet helps balance brain chemicals and improves mental well-being by reducing persistent discomfort.
• Better Sleep: Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet helps relax nerves, improving sleep patterns and allowing deeper rest.
• Reduces Fatigue & Tiredness: Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet restores energy levels by easing pain and improving sleep and helps enhance daily functioning and productivity.

• Take Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Swallow Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet is used to treat neuropathic pain.
• Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Gabapentin and Nortriptyline.
• Gabapentin belongs to a class of drugs called anti-convulsants. It works by binding to the specific site on voltage-gated calcium channels; this helps in relieving nerve pain and lowers the risk of seizures.
• Nortriptyline belongs to tricyclic antidepressants. It works by preventing the released chemical messenger in the brain (serotonin and noradrenaline) from being reabsorbed back into the nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. As a result, it prolongs the effect of serotonin and noradrenaline in the brain and prevents the movement of pain signals in the brain.

• Do not take Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents.
• Inform your doctor before taking Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet if you have/had heart problems or bipolar syndrome.
• Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert.
• Avoid consuming alcohol along with Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
• Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
• Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet can make you feel dizzy or drowsy. Try to get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
• If you are taking any antacids containing aluminum or magnesium, try to keep at least 2 hours gap between intake of Altinor G 300mg/100mg Tablet and these antacids to avoid drug-drug interaction.