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