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