Gabapentin - Antiepileptic mechanism of action

被引:45
作者
Kelly, KM [1 ]
机构
[1] Allegheny Univ Hlth Sci, Neurosci Res Ctr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 USA
关键词
gabapentin; mechanism of action; antiepileptic drug; GABA; ion channels; receptors;
D O I
10.1159/000026529
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug used in the treatment of partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Its antiepileptic mechanism of action is not known. The transport of gabapentin across membranes and its demonstrated effects on voltage-gated ion channels (sodium, calcium), presynaptic mechanisms that can enhance GABAergic inhibition, and ligand-gated ion channels (GABA receptors and glutamate receptors) are reviewed.
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