an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles
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gabapentin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | neurontin |
| Type of | anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug |
Examples of gabapentin
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So now I am also taking something called gabapentin to relieve the intense pain.
From the guardian.co.uk
Gabapentin and levetiracetam exposure during the first trimester was uncommon.
From the sciencedaily.com
Right now, doctors have the view that gabapentin is the safest anticonvulsant.
From the sciencedaily.com
Furberg has received consulting fees from litigators in cases involving gabapentin.
From the scienceblogs.com
Patients taking gabapentin also reported significantly better sleep and less fatigue.
From the upi.com
Compared with gabapentin, conotoxin was judged to be 100 times more potent.
From the newscientist.com
The subjects took either 300 milligrams of gabapentin three times a day or a placebo.
From the sciencedaily.com
Gabapentin is approved for use in treatment of neuropathic pain but not in fibromyalgia.
From the en.wikipedia.org
I take gabapentin 600mg splitting it 300 in the am and 300 before bed.
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- An anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles
- Gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) is a pharmaceutical drug, specifically a GABA analogue. It was originally developed for the treatment of epilepsy, and currently, gabapentin is widely used to relieve pain, especially neuropathic pain.
- A substance that is being studied as a treatment for relieving hot flashes in women with breast cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called anticonvulsants.
- Also known as Neurontin, Pendine and Gantin. It is used for partial seizures and also for nerve pain.
- A medicine used for nerve-type pain or some kinds of seizure, that has recently been shown to help hot flushes and night sweats.
- The pharmacokinetic interactions of pregabalin and gabapentin were investigated in 12 healthy subjects following concomitant single-dose administration of 100-mg pregabalin and 300-mg gabapentin and in 18 healthy subjects following concomitant multiple-dose administration of 200-mg pregabalin ...
- Anticonvulsant drug effective in relieving trigeminal neuralgia and other paroxysmal symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The analgesic effects may be related to modulation of central pain pathways.
