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