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