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