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