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
Gabapentina
Gabapentin
Gabapentino
Gabapentinum
1-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid
Gabapentine
Brand Names
Topical Nerve Pain
Prilopentin -II
Taro-gabapentin
Ipg-gabapentin
Mint-gabapentin
Gln-gabapentin
Cyclo/Gaba 10/300 Pack
Lidotin
Ratio-gabapentin
Therapentin-90
Gabapal
Teva-gabapentin
Lipritin II
GPL Pak
Therapentin-60
Mar-gabapentin Tabs
Gabapentin Capsules
Nu-gabapentin Capsules
Mylan-gabapentin
Gd-gabapentin
Bci Gabapentin
Ntp-gabapentin
Sig-gabapentin
Gaba 300-EZS
Priva-gabapentin
Pro-gabapentin
Apo-gabapentin Tablets
Act Gabapentin
Apo-gabapentin
Bio-gabapentin
Gabapentin Kit
Mar-gabapentin
Gralise Starter Pack
Pentican
Jamp-gabapentin Tablets
Dom-gabapentin
Lido GB-300
Riva-gabapentin
PMS-gabapentin
SmartRx Gaba-V Kit
Gabapentin Tablets USP
PHL-gabapentin
Dipentocaine Topical Cream Compounding Kit
ACTIVE-PAC with Gabapentin
SmartRx Gaba Kit
Gralise
Gapeam Budibac
Lipritin
Ran-gabapentin
Fanatrex
Jamp Gabapentin Capsules
Auro-gabapentin
Gabacaine
Prilopentin
Gabapentin Capsules USP
Jamp-gabapentin
Innoprax-5
Neurontin
Van-gabapentin
Pendo-gabapentin
Gabapentin
Ag-gabapentin
Auro-gabapentin Tablets
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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