- Mechanism of Action
- Not fully described, though effects are believed to be due to binding of the α2δ-1 subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels with resultant reduction in nociceptive neurotransmission.
Clinical Use
- Indication
- Neuropathic pain.
- Adverse Effects
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Dizziness / ataxia
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