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[[File:Gabapentinoidsstructure.png|thumbnail|Diagram showing the structural similarities of [[pregabalin]], [[gabapentin]] and [[GABA |gamma-aminobutyric acid]].]] | [[File:Gabapentinoidsstructure.png|thumbnail|Diagram showing the structural similarities of [[pregabalin]], [[gabapentin]] and [[GABA |gamma-aminobutyric acid]].]] | ||
'''Gabapentinoids''' are a class of chemical compounds that are derivatives of [[GABA |gamma-aminobutyric acid]] which block α2δ subunit-containing voltage-dependent calcium [[receptor#Ion_channels |channels]]. While all gabapentinoids block the α2δ channels, they also have unique pharmacological characteristics such as enzyme inhibition. | |||
=See | Gabapentinoids are commonly used for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and [[restless legs syndrome]]. Gabapentinoids are often [[Sedation |sedating]], have [[Seizure suppression |anticonvulsant]] effects, and [[Anxiety suppression |suppress anxiety]]. Drugs in this class include [[gabapentin]], [[phenibut]] and, [[pregabalin]]. Gabapentinoids can be dangerous when mixed with other [[depressants]] such as [[benzodiazepine |benzodiazepines]], [[alcohol]] and [[opioid |opioids]]. | ||
=See also= | |||
*[[Responsible use]] | *[[Responsible use]] | ||
*[[Depressants]] | *[[Depressants]] |