It means the costena. This term refers to women that live near the sea or the coast (coast = costa ~ costeÃ±a).
Indeed, it is neuropathic pain that is the commonest reason gabapentin for dogs is prescribed. Gabapentin is a painkiller used for people and dogs; but thatâs not how this drug started life. It was developed as anti-seizure drug for people, and for once it was humans that acted as the guinea pigs for our pets.
Gabapentin is sometimes used to treat cancer pain and epilepsy of unknown origin. Common side effects of gabapentin include mild lethargy, drowsiness, stumbling, incoordination and depression. Severe incidence of these may signal an overdose. Gabapentin is not appropriate for all dogs. For example, it is rarely used in pregnant or nursing animals because it can cause miscarriage and birth defects, and because it transfers into the mother's milk. Its use also may be contraindicated by kidney or liver problems.