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Gabapentin

Anti convulsants

Description

Gabapentin is a prescription medication known as a gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) analogue. GABA reduces the excitability of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which play a role in seizures and the transmission of pain signals. Gabapentin mirrors the effects of GABA calming excited neurons.

Mechanism of action

The exact mechanism of action is not known. It increases the promoted release of GABA by unknown mechanism.

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Mechanism of action

The exact mechanism of action is not known. It increases the promoted release of GABA by unknown mechanism.

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