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