Chemicals and Drugs

Pregabalin

A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

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Abstract

A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • (R-)-3-isobutyl GABA
  • (S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid
  • (S+)-3-isobutyl GABA
  • 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid
  • 3-isobutyl GABA
  • 3 isobutyl GABA
  • GABA, 3-isobutyl
  • CI 1008
  • CI-1008
  • Lyrica
  • 1008, CI
  • CI1008

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25 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analogs & derivatives, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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History Note

2016 (1993)

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  1. D02w.241w.081.114w.500.350w.500w
  2. D12.125w.190.350w.450w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pregabalin. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000069583. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000069583
  2. Pregabalin. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregabalin
  3. Pregabalin. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q412174