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Preferred term

Pregabalin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • 148553-50-8
  • 3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid
  • 3-isobutyl GABA
  • 55JG375S6M
  • (R-)-3-isobutyl GABA
  • (S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid
  • (S+)-3-isobutyl GABA

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KQQ7DNKD-B

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