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1. Gabapentin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings - Drugs.com
Link: https://www.drugs.com/gabapentin.html
Description: WebAug 22, 2023 · Generic name: gabapentin [ GA-ba-PEN-tin ] Brand names: Gralise, Horizant, Neurontin, Gabarone Dosage forms: oral capsule (100 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg), oral solution (250 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (600 mg; 800 mg), ... show all 4 dosage forms Drug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, …
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2. Gabapentin: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Interactions & More
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21561-gabapentin
Description: WebGabapentin is a prescription medication known as a gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue. GABA reduces the excitability of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which play a role in seizures and the transmission of pain signals. Gabapentin mirrors the effects of GABA calming excited neurons. Gabapentin is in a class of medications called ...
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3. Gabapentin: Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18169-gabapentin-capsules-or-tablets
Description: WebSide effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions or angioedema—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing. Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes.
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4. Gabapentin (Oral): Side Effects, Uses, and More - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/gabapentin-oral-capsule
Description: WebFeb 13, 2024 · Gabapentin (Neurontin) is a prescription drug. It comes as an oral capsule, an immediate- or extended-release oral tablet, and an oral solution.
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5. Gabapentin Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures ... - WebMD
Link: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-14208-8217/gabapentin-oral/gabapentin-oral/details
Description: WebGabapentin is a medication used to treat seizures, nerve pain, and other conditions. Learn about its uses, side effects, interactions, and warnings from WebMD, a trusted source of health ...
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6. Gabapentin: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank …
Link: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00996
Description: WebGeneric Name Gabapentin DrugBank Accession Number DB00996 Background. Gabapentin is a structural analogue of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid that was first approved for use in the United States in 1993. 16 It was originally developed as a novel anti-epileptic for the treatment of certain types of seizures 14,5 - …
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7. Gabapentin - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentin
Description: WebGabapentin, sold under the brand name Neurontin among others, is an anticonvulsant medication primarily used to treat partial seizures and neuropathic pain. It is commonly used medication for the treatment of neuropathic pain caused by diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and central pain. It is moderately effective: about 30–40% of …
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8. Gabapentin: MedlinePlus Drug Information
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a694007.html
Description: WebGabapentin extended-release tablets (Horizant) are used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS; a condition that causes discomfort in the legs and a strong urge to move the legs, especially at night and when sitting or lying down). Gabapentin is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. Gabapentin treats seizures by decreasing abnormal ...
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9. Gabapentin: Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interactions, Warnings - RxList
Link: https://www.rxlist.com/gabapentin/generic-drug.htm
Description: WebDosing Modifications: Renal impairment (Neurontin) Creatinine clearance greater than 60 mL/min: 300-1200 mg orally twice daily. Creatinine clearance 30-60 mL/min: 200-700 mg every 12 hours. Creatinine clearance 15-29 mL/min: 200-700 mg once per day. Creatinine clearance less than 15 mL/min: 100-300 mg once per day.
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10. Gabapentin - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493228/
Description: WebAug 5, 2020 · Gabapentin is an anticonvulsive medication that originally saw use as a muscle relaxer and anti-spasmodic medication, but later it was discovered it had the potential of the medication as anticonvulsive medication and as an adjunct to more potent anticonvulsants. It is also useful in certain types of neural pain control. This activity …