Preferred Name |
Gabapentin |
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Synonyms |
1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic Acid GABAPENTIN Gabapentin Gralise Neurontin gabapentin |
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Definitions |
A synthetic analogue of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid with anticonvulsant activity. Although its exact mechanism of action is unknown, gabapentin appears to inhibit excitatory neuron activity. This agent also exhibits analgesic properties. (NCI04) |
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ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C1108 |
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Accepted_Therapeutic_Use_For |
Management of Epilepsy; Pain; Mania; Depression and Anxiety Disorders; Postherpetic Neuralgia |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
A substance that is being studied as a treatment for relieving hot flashes in women with breast cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called anticonvulsants. |
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CAS_Registry |
60142-96-3 |
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Chemical_Formula |
C9H17NO2 |
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code |
C1108 |
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Concept_In_Subset |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C176424 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C186329 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116978 http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C116977 |
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Contributing_Source |
CTRP FDA PCDC |
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DEFINITION |
A synthetic analogue of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid with anticonvulsant activity. Although its exact mechanism of action is unknown, gabapentin appears to inhibit excitatory neuron activity. This agent also exhibits analgesic properties. (NCI04) |
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Display_Name |
Gabapentin |
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FDA_UNII_Code |
6CW7F3G59X |
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FULL_SYN |
1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic Acid GABAPENTIN Gabapentin Gralise Neurontin gabapentin |
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label |
Gabapentin |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Gabapentin |
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NCI_Drug_Dictionary_ID |
38402 |
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PDQ_Closed_Trial_Search_ID |
38402 |
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PDQ_Open_Trial_Search_ID |
38402 |
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Preferred_Name |
Gabapentin |
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prefixIRI |
Thesaurus:C1108 |
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Semantic_Type |
Organic Chemical Pharmacologic Substance |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0060926 |
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subClassOf |