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