Gabapentin
ATC Code
N03AX12
Gabapentin
Definition
A synthetic analogue of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid with anticonvulsant activity. Although its exact mechanism of action is unknown, gabapentin appears to inhibit excitatory neuron activity. This agent also exhibits analgesic properties. (NCI04)
Also known as 1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic Acid, GABAPENTIN, Gralise, Neurontin — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC N02BF per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C1108 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Focal epilepsy | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Phobic disorder | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brain | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
3 entries above are marked DERIVED: Atlas Médico inferred them by combining two sourced claims, and no source asserts these links directly. Treat them as a navigation aid, not as a clinical statement.