Gabapentin in Acute Postoperative Pain Management
Joint Authors
Challa, Chaitanya K.
Shah, Janki
Eloy, Jean Daniel
Chang, Connie Y.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gabapentin (1-aminomethyl-cyclohexaneacetic acid) is an amino acid that has the structure of the neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
It is a novel drug used for the treatment of postoperative pain with antihyperalgesic properties and a unique mechanism of action.
Gabapentin and the related, more potent compound pregabalin have been shown to be beneficial in the treatment of neuropathic pain as well as postoperative pain following spinal surgery and hysterectomy.
This study reviews five aspects of gabapentin: (1) chemical and structural characteristics; (2) pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; (3) application in acute pain management; (4) adverse effects; and (5) drug safety.
Overall, gabapentin has been reported to be a safe and efficacious drug for the treatment of postoperative pain.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chang, Connie Y.& Challa, Chaitanya K.& Shah, Janki& Eloy, Jean Daniel. 2014. Gabapentin in Acute Postoperative Pain Management. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486683
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chang, Connie Y.…[et al.]. Gabapentin in Acute Postoperative Pain Management. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486683
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chang, Connie Y.& Challa, Chaitanya K.& Shah, Janki& Eloy, Jean Daniel. Gabapentin in Acute Postoperative Pain Management. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-486683
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-486683
