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