Drug Name:Gabapentin
Drug Class:Anticonvulsant
Mechanism of Action:
  • Binds to the alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels in the CNS
  • Reduces the release of excitatory neurotransmitters
Use:
  • Seizure disorders
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Anxiety disorders
Side Effects:
  • Dizziness
  • Somnolence
  • Ataxia
  • Fatigue
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral edema
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to gabapentin
  • Renal impairment
Specialty:
  • Neurology
  • Pain management
  • Psychiatry