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.
Year introduced: 2016 (1993)
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Tree Number(s): D02.241.081.114.500.350.500, D12.125.190.350.450
MeSH Unique ID: D000069583
Registry Number: 55JG375S6M
Entry Terms:
- (R-)-3-isobutyl GABA
- (S+)-3-isobutyl GABA
- 3-isobutyl GABA
- 3 isobutyl GABA
- GABA, 3-isobutyl
- 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid
- (S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid
- CI 1008
- 1008, CI
- CI-1008
- CI1008
- Lyrica
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