Gabapentin

Anticonvulsant / Neuropathic Analgesic

Drug Class: Anticonvulsant / Neuropathic Analgesic
Mechanism of Action (MOA): Binds the α2δ subunit of voltage-gated Ca²⁺ channels → ↓ excitatory neurotransmitter release.
Clinical Notes: Neuropathic pain, postherpetic neuralgia, adjunct seizures, restless legs. Sedation/dizziness; renally cleared; misuse potential.
Source: FDA label (DailyMed)

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Reviewed June 2026

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