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