gabapentin

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
anticonvulsant
gptkbp:approvalYear 1993
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode N03AX12
gptkbp:bioavailability variable, decreases with increasing dose
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Gralise
gptkb:Horizant
gptkb:Neurontin
gptkbp:CASNumber 60142-96-3
gptkbp:chemicalClass cyclic GABA analogue
gabapentinoid
gptkbp:compatibleWith benzodiazepine
opioid
GABA agonist
gptkbp:contraindication hypersensitivity to gabapentin
gptkbp:controlledSubstanceStatus varies by country
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Parke-Davis
gptkbp:drugInteraction antacids may reduce absorption
may increase CNS depression with other sedatives
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 5–7 hours
gptkbp:excretion renal
gptkbp:firstSynthesized 1975
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C9H17NO2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label gabapentin
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction binds to α2δ subunit of calcium channels
modulates voltage-gated calcium channels
gptkbp:metabolism not significantly metabolized
gptkbp:patentExpired 2004
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:prescribes adults
children (for epilepsy)
gptkbp:proteinBinding <3%
gptkbp:riskOfMisuse yes
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
dizziness
fatigue
weight gain
drowsiness
ataxia
peripheral edema
visual disturbances
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:restless_legs_syndrome
epilepsy
peripheral neuropathy
fibromyalgia
hot flashes
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GABA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5