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