Gabapentin
Anticonvulsant · Neuropathic Pain
Drug Overview
- Active Ingredient
- Gabapentin
- Brand Name
- Neurontin
- Drug Class
- Anticonvulsant
- Therapeutic Indication
- Neuropathic Pain
- Treats
- Neuropathic Pain
- Available Dosages
- 100mg, 300mg, 400mg capsules; 600mg, 800mg tablets
- Mechanism of Action
- Alpha-2-delta calcium channel subunit ligand
- Pregnancy Category
- Category C
- Generic Available
- Yes
Warning & Precautions
May cause dizziness and somnolence. Dose adjustment required in renal impairment.
Clinical Identifiers
- RxNorm (RxCUI)
- 25480
- NDC (National Drug Code)
- 0071-0803-24