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