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