Template:SubstanceBox/Gabapentin

Chemical Nomenclature

Common names

Gabapentin, Neurontin, Gabarone, Gralise

Substitutive name

Gabapentin

Systematic name

1-(Aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid

Class Membership

Psychoactive class

Depressant

Chemical class

Gabapentinoid

Routes of Administration

WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section.

⇣ Oral
Dosage
Bioavailability	27% - 60%^[1]
Threshold	200 mg
Light	200 - 900 mg
Common	900 - 1500 mg
Strong	1500 - 2400 mg
Heavy	2400 mg +
Duration
Total	6 - 10 hours
Onset	30 - 120 minutes
Peak	120 - 180 minutes

DISCLAIMER: PW's dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

↑ "Gabapentin dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more". | http://reference.medscape.com/drug/neurontin-gralise-gabapentin-343011#showall

[1] "Gabapentin dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects, and more". | http://reference.medscape.com/drug/neurontin-gralise-gabapentin-343011#showall

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