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Would Accidental Rupturing Of A Gabapentin Capsule In The Trachea Cause Complications?
Question: I was taking my night time medication (2 gabapentin capsules, 1 pantoprazole, 1 atorvastatin and 1 fish oil pill. one of the gabapentin somehow went down my windpipe. I finally coughed it up but it had already burst. Any danger beside the awful taste and burning? I am drinking lots of water...
Brief Answer:
Nothing to be worried about. Gabapentin will not cause any damage to lungs
Detailed Answer:
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Since you were able to cough up the medication and not experiencing any breathing difficulty right now, there is nothing to be worried about. Gabapentin will not damage your bronchial or lung epithelium.
You can continue taking next scheduled dose of Gabapentin .
No more treatment/intervention is needed .There is nothing to be worried about.
Please be advised to be very careful while swallowing food and medications. Avoid talking/laughing while swallowing to prevent choking in future.
Hope this answers your question
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Dr.Lekshmi
Nothing to be worried about. Gabapentin will not cause any damage to lungs
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic
Since you were able to cough up the medication and not experiencing any breathing difficulty right now, there is nothing to be worried about. Gabapentin will not damage your bronchial or lung epithelium.
You can continue taking next scheduled dose of Gabapentin .
No more treatment/intervention is needed .There is nothing to be worried about.
Please be advised to be very careful while swallowing food and medications. Avoid talking/laughing while swallowing to prevent choking in future.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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