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