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