gabapentin
nounUS /ˈɡæb.əˌpɛn.tɪn/
Etymology From GABA + pent(yl) + -in.
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Chemistry, Medicine, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Pharmacology, Physical sciences, Sciences An anticonvulsant drug C₉H₁₇NO₂ structurally related to gamma-aminobutyric acid that is administered orally as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures.
- Derived terms
- gabapentinoid