Drug reference
gabapentin
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Drug class
Central Nervous System (Anti Epileptic Drugs)
Mechanism of action
GABA analogue; structurally related to neurotransmitter GABA, but has no effect on GABA binding, uptake, or degradation; presence of gabapentin binding sites throughout the brain reported; mechanism for analgesic and anticonvulsant activity unknown
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Ataxia
Known interactions (5)
- Clonazepam + gabapentin Major
- Bromazepam + gabapentin Moderate
- dantrolene + gabapentin Moderate
- gabapentin + Mirogabalin Moderate
- gabapentin + Pregabalin Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is gabapentin?
gabapentin belongs to: Central Nervous System.
How does gabapentin work?
GABA analogue; structurally related to neurotransmitter GABA, but has no effect on GABA binding, uptake, or degradation; presence of gabapentin binding sites throughout the brain reported; mechanism for analgesic and anticonvulsant activity unknown
What are the common side effects of gabapentin?
Dizziness, Somnolence, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Ataxia
Which drugs interact with gabapentin?
Clonazepam, Bromazepam, dantrolene, Mirogabalin, Pregabalin
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