Gabapentin is a structural analogue of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid ([GABA]) that was first approved for use in the United States in 1993.[L8717] It was originally developed as a novel anti-epileptic for the treatment of certain types of seizures[A186277,A186143] - today it is also widely used to treat neuropathic pain.[A14097,A186179] Gabapentin has some stark advantages as compared with other anti-epileptics, such as a relatively benign adverse effect profile, wide therapeutic index, and lack of appreciable metabolism making it unlikely to participate in pharmacokinetic drug interactions.[A186143,A185981,L8717]. It is structurally and functionally related to another GABA derivative, [pregabalin].
Synonyms
Gabapentino
1-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid
Gabapentin
Gabapentina
Gabapentine
Gabapentinum
Brand Names
Ntp-gabapentin
Gralise Starter Pack
Lidotin
Ratio-gabapentin
Priva-gabapentin
Cyclo/Gaba 10/300 Pack
Bci Gabapentin
Gd-gabapentin
Ag-gabapentin
Fanatrex
SmartRx Gaba Kit
Van-gabapentin
Taro-gabapentin
Auro-gabapentin Tablets
Apo-gabapentin
Pentican
Gabacaine
Lipritin II
Therapentin-60
Auro-gabapentin
Innoprax-5
Act Gabapentin
Gabapal
Gabapentin Tablets USP
Dom-gabapentin
Neurontin
Ran-gabapentin
Gabapentin
GPL Pak
Dipentocaine Topical Cream Compounding Kit
Ipg-gabapentin
Pendo-gabapentin
Gabapentin Capsules USP
Topical Nerve Pain
Apo-gabapentin Tablets
Gaba 300-EZS
ACTIVE-PAC with Gabapentin
Gabapentin Capsules
Lipritin
Mar-gabapentin
Pro-gabapentin
Bio-gabapentin
Gralise
Jamp Gabapentin Capsules
Jamp-gabapentin
Mylan-gabapentin
Gln-gabapentin
Prilopentin
Gapeam Budibac
PMS-gabapentin
PHL-gabapentin
Gabapentin Kit
Jamp-gabapentin Tablets
Mar-gabapentin Tabs
Therapentin-90
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
Sig-gabapentin
Teva-gabapentin
Riva-gabapentin
Lido GB-300
Nu-gabapentin Capsules
Prilopentin -II
Mint-gabapentin
Indication
In the United States, gabapentin is officially indicated for the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia in adults and for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures, with or without secondary generalization, in patients 3 years of age and older.[L8717] In Europe, gabapentin is indicated for adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures, with or without secondary generalization, in patients 6 years of age and older and as monotherapy in patients 12 years of age and older. It is also used in adults for the treatment of various types of peripheral neuropathic pain, such as painful diabetic neuropathy.[L8732]
Categories
Acids, Acyclic
Acids, Carbocyclic
Amines
Amino Acids
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Aminobutyrates
Analgesics
Anti-epileptic Agent
Anticonvulsants
Butyrates
Central Nervous System Agents
Central Nervous System Depressants
Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids
Cyclohexanes
Cycloparaffins
Decreased Central Nervous System Disorganized Electrical Activity
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