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