Major Drug Classification(s):
➔ Anticonvulsants
➔ Schedule 3 controlled drugs
Generic drug name:
➔ Gabapentin
Trade Name
➔ Neurontin
➔ Gralise
Normal Dosage Range:
➔ Capsule
● 100mg
● 300mg
● 400mg
➔ Tablet
● 300mg (Gralise)
● 600mg (Gralise, Neurontin)
● 800mg (Neurontin)
➔ Oral solution
● 250mg/5mL
Routes of Administration:
➔ PO
Drug Action (how does it work?):
➔ Works by altering electrical activity in the brain and influencing the activity of
chemicals called neurotransmitters, which send messages between nerve cells
Uses:
➔ To treat epilepsy
➔ It's also taken for nerve pain. Nerve pain can be caused by different illnesses,
including diabetes and shingles, or it can happen after an injury.
➔ Occasionally, gabapentin is used to treat migraine headaches.
➔ Anticonvulsants
➔ Schedule 3 controlled drugs
Generic drug name:
➔ Gabapentin
Trade Name
➔ Neurontin
➔ Gralise
Normal Dosage Range:
➔ Capsule
● 100mg
● 300mg
● 400mg
➔ Tablet
● 300mg (Gralise)
● 600mg (Gralise, Neurontin)
● 800mg (Neurontin)
➔ Oral solution
● 250mg/5mL
Routes of Administration:
➔ PO
Drug Action (how does it work?):
➔ Works by altering electrical activity in the brain and influencing the activity of
chemicals called neurotransmitters, which send messages between nerve cells
Uses:
➔ To treat epilepsy
➔ It's also taken for nerve pain. Nerve pain can be caused by different illnesses,
including diabetes and shingles, or it can happen after an injury.
➔ Occasionally, gabapentin is used to treat migraine headaches.
