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