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Abstract
Pregabalin is a new analog of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It is an alpha2-delta (alpha2-delta) ligand that has analgesic, anticonvulsant, and anxiolytic activity. Alpha2-delta is an auxiliary protein associated with voltage-gated calcium channels. Pregabalin binds potently to the alpha2-delta subunit resulting in modulation of calcium channels and reduction in the release of several neurotransmitters, including glutamate, norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and substance P. This review discusses the pharmacology of this medication as well as available studies in patients.Entities:
Year: 2005 PMID: 17177755 DOI: 10.1111/j.1533-2500.2005.05205.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pain Pract ISSN: 1530-7085 Impact factor: 3.183