title: Gabapentin (NEURONTIN)--a novel anticonvulsant.
abstract: Gabapentin represents a significant advance in the management of epilepsy. To date, it appears to be most useful as an add-on therapy for patients with partial seizures uncontrolled by standard anticonvulsants. Side effects are mild and often subside with continued therapy. Unlike traditional anticonvulsants, gabapentin lacks significant drug interactions.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Murdoch
mesh_terms: D000085:Acetates / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000588:Amines; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000077206:Gabapentin; D006801:Humans; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
chemical_list: D000085:Acetates; D000588:Amines; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D003509:Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acids; D005680:gamma-Aminobutyric Acid; D000077206:Gabapentin