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