Details for: JAMP-GABAPENTIN
Company: JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
| DIN | DIN name | Active Ingredient(s) | Strength | Dosage Form | Route of Administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02361469 | JAMP-GABAPENTIN | GABAPENTIN | 100 MG | CAPSULE | ORAL |
| 02361485 | JAMP-GABAPENTIN | GABAPENTIN | 300 MG | CAPSULE | ORAL |
| 02361493 | JAMP-GABAPENTIN | GABAPENTIN | 400 MG | CAPSULE | ORAL |
Summary Reports
Consumer Information
This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.
What the medication is used for
JAMP-GABAPENTIN (gabapentin) belongs to the family of medicines called antiepileptic drugs and is used for treating epilepsy (seizures).
What it does
Gabapentin has been prescribed for you by your doctor to reduce your number of seizures.
When it should not be used
Do not use JAMP-GABAPENTIN if you are allergic to it or any of the components in the formulation (see list of components under nonmedicinal ingredients). Stop taking the drug and contact your doctor immediately if you experience an allergic reaction or any severe or unusual side effects while taking the drug.
What the medicinal ingredient is
Gabapentin USP
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
Non-medicinal ingredients in the capsules include Maize starch, Mannitol and Talc. Capsule shells may contain: Gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, yellow iron oxide and red iron oxide.
What dosage form it comes in
JAMP-GABAPENTIN is available in capsules (containing 100 mg, 300 mg or 400 mg gabapentin).
Warnings and precautions
Taking JAMP-GABAPENTIN with opioid medicines, alcohol, or other central nervous system depressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness, decreased awareness, breathing problems, coma, and death.
BEFORE you use JAMP-GABAPENTIN tell your doctor or pharmacist:
- Any health conditions or problems you may have, including kidney disease, breathing or lung problems.
- If you are taking any other medicines (prescription and non-prescription).
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to medication, food, etc.
- If you are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
- If you are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed your baby. JAMP-GABAPENTIN passes into breast milk; however, it is not known if JAMPGABAPENTIN can harm your baby. You and your doctor should decide whether you should take JAMP-GABAPENTIN or breastfeed, but not both.
- If you have a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
- Your habits of alcohol consumption
- If you drive a vehicle or perform hazardous tasks during your work.
- A small number of people being treated with antiepileptics have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. If at any time you have these thoughts when taking JAMP-GABAPENTIN, contact your doctor immediately.
Interactions with this medication
Tell your doctor if you start or stop taking opioids such as
morphine or hydrocodone. Opioids may increase the levels
of JAMP-GABAPENTIN in your blood.
Tell your doctor immediately if you experience increased
side effects such as drowsiness or slowed breathing while
taking JAMP-GABAPENTIN with an opioid or other
sedatives and tranquilizers. The dose of these drugs or JAMP-GABAPENTIN may need to be adjusted.
Avoid alcoholic drinks while taken JAMP-GABAPENTIN.
Proper use of this medication
Usual dose:
- It is very important that you take JAMPGABAPENTIN exactly as your doctor has instructed.
- JAMP-GABAPENTIN may be taken with or without food.
- You should not increase or decrease the amount of JAMP-GABAPENTIN you are taking unless your doctor tells you to.
- Do not stop taking it abruptly because your seizures may increase.
Signs of overdose may include: dizziness, drowsiness, unusually weak breathing, loss of consciousness.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is within 4 hours of your next dose do not take the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not allow more than 12 hours to go by between doses because your seizures may increase. If that happens, consult your doctor as soon as possible.
REMINDER: This medicine has been prescribed only for you. Do not give it to anybody else, as they may experience undesirable effects, which may be serious.
Side effects and what to do about them
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any
unexpected effects while taking JAMP-GABAPENTIN,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medications, JAMP-GABAPENTIN can cause
some side effects. You may not experience any of them. For
most patients these side effects are likely to be minor and
temporary. However some may be serious. Some of these
side effects may be dose related. Consult your doctor if you
experience these or other side effects, as the dose may need
to be adjusted.
- Call your doctor immediately if your seizures get worse.
- When you first begin taking JAMP-GABAPENTIN you may experience some side effects such as agitation, drowsiness, dizziness, lack of muscle coordination and fatigue. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these, as the dose may have to be adjusted.
- If your epilepsy is not controlled, it is very important not to perform any potentially hazardous tasks, such as driving a car or operating dangerous machines. If your epilepsy is controlled, it is important to refrain from potentially dangerous tasks until you are sure this medication does not affect your mental alertness or physical coordination.
- The following side effects have been reported when gabapentin is abruptly stopped: anxiety, sleeplessness, nausea, pain, and sweating.
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist Only if severe | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist In all cases | Seek Emergency Medical Attention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | |||
| Edema: Swelling of legs, ankle or feet | ✔ | ||
| Uncommon | |||
| Severe allergic reactions: fever, rash, swollen lymph nodes, hives, sore mouth, sore eyes or swelling of lips, throat or tongue, difficulty breathing | ✔ | ||
| Respiratory Depression: slow, shallow or weak breathing. | ✔ | ||
| Heart palpitations | ✔ | ||
| Chest pains | ✔ | ||
| Seizures | ✔ | ||
| Hallucinations | ✔ | ||
| Unusual changes in mood | ✔ | ||
| Suicidal thoughts or hurting yourself | ✔ | ||
| Jaundice: yellowing of skin, dark urine | ✔ | ||
| Rhabdomyolysis: Unusual muscle movement or tone; unexplained muscle pain or tenderness or weakness, dark urine, nausea and/or vomiting | ✔ | ||
| Incontinence: inability to control urination | ✔ | ||
| Ringing or whistling in the ears | ✔ | ||
| Unknown | |||
| Sleeplessness | ✔ | ||
| Confusion | ✔ | ||
| Loss of consciousness | ✔ | ||
| Hyponatremia (low sodium in the blood): lethargy, confusion, muscular twitching or worsening of convulsions | ✔ | ||
| Hypoglycemia or Hyperglycemia | ✔ | ||
| Blood glucose fluctuations (for patients suffering from diabetes) | ✔ | ||
This is not a complete list of side effects. If you have any unexpected effects while taking JAMP-GABAPENTIN, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffectcanada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
If you want more information about JAMP-GABAPENTIN:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/indexeng.jsp; the manufacturer’s website ( www.jamppharma.com), or by calling 1-866-399- 9091
JAMP Pharma Corporation.
1310 rue Nobel
Boucherville, Québec
J4B 5H3
Date of Revision: July 13, 2020