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Gabapentinoids: Difference between revisions
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[[File:Gabapentinoidsstructure.png|250px|thumbnail|Diagram showing the structural similarities of [[GABA|gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA), [[pregabalin]] and [[gabapentin]].]] | [[File:Gabapentinoidsstructure.png|250px|thumbnail|Diagram showing the structural similarities of [[GABA|gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA), [[pregabalin]] and [[gabapentin]].]] | ||
'''Gabapentinoids''' are a relatively small chemical class of [[psychoactive substances]] derived from [[GABA|gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA).{{citation needed}} Members of this class include [[gabapentin]], [[F-phenibut]], [[phenibut]] and [[pregabalin]]. | '''Gabapentinoids''', also known as α<sub>2</sub>δ ligands, are a relatively small chemical class of [[psychoactive substances]] derived from [[GABA|gamma-aminobutyric acid]] (GABA).{{citation needed}} Members of this class include [[gabapentin]], [[F-phenibut]], [[phenibut]] and [[pregabalin]]. | ||
Gabapentinoids are commonly prescribed for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and [[restless legs syndrome]]. [[Subjective effects]] include [[sedation]], [[muscle relaxation]], and [[anxiety suppression]]. | Gabapentinoids are commonly prescribed for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and [[restless legs syndrome]]. [[Subjective effects]] include [[sedation]], [[muscle relaxation]], and [[anxiety suppression]]. | ||
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==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||
*[[F-Phenibut]] | *[[F-Phenibut]] | ||
*[[Gabapentin]] | *[[Gabapentin]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Depressants]] | *[[Depressants]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentinoid Gabapentinoid (Wikipedia)] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentinoid Gabapentinoid (Wikipedia)] | ||
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[[Category:Chemical class]] | [[Category:Chemical class]] | ||
[[Category:Pharmacology]] | [[Category:Pharmacology]] | ||
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