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