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