What is the brand name for Gabapentin?
The brand name for Gabapentin is Neurontin.
PTCE Top 200 · #9
Gabapentin
Neurontin
Gabapentin is the generic name for the brand-name drug Neurontin. It is an anticonvulsant (gabapentinoid) used to treat nerve pain, seizures. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Gabapentin ranks #9 and is one of the most frequently tested cns/psych medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Gabapentin |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Neurontin |
| Drug class | Anticonvulsant (gabapentinoid) |
| Class group | CNS/Psych |
| Common use | nerve pain, seizures |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Gabapentin used for?
Used for neuropathic pain (e.g., postherpetic neuralgia) and as adjunct therapy for partial seizures.
What drug class is Gabapentin?
Gabapentin is an Anticonvulsant (gabapentinoid) in the CNS/Psych group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Gabapentin
- arrow_rightDizziness
- arrow_rightSomnolence
- arrow_rightPeripheral edema
- arrow_rightAtaxia
- arrow_rightFatigue
Major interactions
- arrow_rightOpioids and other CNS depressants ↑ sedation/respiratory depression risk
- arrow_rightAntacids containing aluminum/magnesium reduce gabapentin absorption (separate dosing)
- arrow_rightMorphine may increase gabapentin exposure
Is Gabapentin a controlled substance?
No. Gabapentin is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Gabapentin (PTCE mnemonic)
NEURONtin calms NEURONs — GABApentin for nerve pain/seizures. 'Gabby-sleepy': sedation, dizziness, ankle edema.
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PTCE exam tip
Gabapentin treats nerve pain and seizures. It isn't federally scheduled, but several states schedule it — a federal-vs-state nuance worth knowing.
Gabapentin FAQ
What is Gabapentin used for?
Gabapentin is used to treat nerve pain, seizures. Used for neuropathic pain (e.g., postherpetic neuralgia) and as adjunct therapy for partial seizures.
What drug class is Gabapentin?
Gabapentin is an Anticonvulsant (gabapentinoid) (CNS/Psych group).
Is Gabapentin a controlled substance?
No. Gabapentin is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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