gabapentin
IPA: gɑbɑpˈɛntɪn
noun
- (pharmacology) An anticonvulsant drug C₉H₁₇NO₂ structurally related to gamma-aminobutyric acid that is administered orally as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures.
Examples of "gabapentin" in Sentences
- It was designed as a more potent successor to gabapentin.
- Gabapentin has been prescribed in the mental health context.
- Gabapentin may be helpful in the treatment of essential tremor.
- My insurance company has suggested Gabapentin as a replacement.
- Gabapentin should not be discontinued abruptly after long term use.
- Serum gabapentin concentrations may be measured to confirm diagnosis.
- Gabapentin has also been used to treat some symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
- Gabapentin has failed to distinguish itself from placebo as a mood stabilizer.