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