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