Gabapentinoid
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Gabapentinoids, also known as α2δ ligands, are a class of drugs that are chemically derivatives of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) (i.e., GABA analogues) which bind selectively to the α2δ protein that was first described as an auxiliary subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs). Clinically used gabapentinoids include gabapentin, pregabalin, and mirogabalin, a
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| Gabapentinoid | |
|---|---|
| Drug class | |
 Gabapentin, the prototypical gabapentinoid | |
| Class identifiers | |
| Synonyms | α2δ ligands; Ca α2δ ligands |
| Use | Epilepsy, Neuropathic pain, Postherpetic neuralgia, Diabetic neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, Generalized anxiety disorder, Muscle Relaxant, Restless legs syndrome |
| ATC code | N03AX |
| Biological target | α2δ subunit-containing VDCCs |
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| In Wikidata | |
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