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Gabapentin

Brand: Neurontin (immediate-release), Gralise (extended-release, postherpetic neuralgia), Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil, extended-release, RLS and postherpetic neuralgia)

Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligand

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1.Does gabapentin work through GABA receptors?

2.Why must gabapentin be dosed TID instead of once daily?

3.What is gabapentin's metabolism and why does it matter?

4.What is the 2019 FDA warning about gabapentinoids?

5.A patient on gabapentin 1800 mg once daily has poor pain control. What should you check first?

6.What is gabapentin's abuse and diversion potential?

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