Baga-M Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Eris Lifesciences Ltd
Active Ingredient	Gabapentin (300mg) + Methylcobalamin (500mcg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	NEURO CNS
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	773

FAQ

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Baga-M can lead to increased chances of side effects and toxicity. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Can the use of Baga-M cause sleepiness?

Yes, the most common side effect of Baga-M is sleepiness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or engage in other activities that need your full attention. Do not drink alcohol while taking Baga-M as it can lead to severe sleepiness , causing falls or accidents.

Can I stop taking Baga-M when my pain is relieved?

No, take Baga-M for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the nerves are completely regenerated and healed.

What is the recommended storage condition for the Baga-M?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What is peripheral neuropathy?

The nerves in the periphery of your body, such as the nerves in your toes and fingertip are called peripheral nerves and any damage to one or more of these nerves is called peripheral neuropathy. These nerves carry messages to/from the brain and spinal cord from/to the rest of the body. A damage caused to these nerves stops them from functioning properly and the messages traveling between your central and peripheral nervous system get disrupted.

What is Baga-M?

Baga-M is a combination of two medicines: Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. This medication is useful in the treatment of pain due to nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy). This medication works by regenerating damaged nerves in the body and decreasing the pain sensation.

What if you forget to take Baga-M?

If you miss a dose of Baga-M, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Baga-M Tablet Reviews

Baga-M is a combination medicine used for the treatment of neuropathic pain. This medicine decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells.

Baga-M is taken by mouth with or without food, preferably at bedtime. It is advised to take medicine at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to the doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, peripheral edema, ataxia, blurred vision, fever and nystagmus (involuntary eye movement). It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts.

Before taking the medicine you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. It can usually be mixed safely with other medicines but some drugs (including antacids and alcohol) do affect the way it works and can increase the chance of side effects.

How Baga-M Tablet Works

Baga-M is a combination of two medicines: Gabapentin and Methylcobalamin. Gabapentin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Together, they relieve neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).

How to Use Baga-M Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Baga-M may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Baga-M Tablet

In Treatment of Neuropathic pain: Baga-M is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes, shingles or spinal cord injury. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. It is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. Using this medicine regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life. It takes a few weeks to work so you need to use it regularly even if you feel it is not doing any good. Once your symptoms have gone you should still keep using the medicine until your doctor advises you to stop.

Uses of Baga-M Tablet

Treatment of Neuropathic pain

Baga-M Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Baga-M may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Baga-M in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Baga-M should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Baga-M may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Baga-M is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Baga-M may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Baga-M may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
You have been prescribed Baga-M for treating and preventing nerve pain.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Baga-M, as it may cause excessive sleepiness.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Its side effects are usually mild and temporary.
To lower the chances of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.

References

McNamara JO. Pharmacotherapy of the Epilepsies. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 599.
Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.
Stahl SM, editor. Gabapentin. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 275-77.
Porters RJ, Meldrum BS. Antiseizure Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 410.
PubChem. Methylcobalamin hydrate.
Arlak Biotech. Methylcobalamin+gabapentin [Product Information].