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