Gabapentin - Pain
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ChemicalSubstance :
Gabapentin
Indication :
Pain
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Keywords :
analgesic, analgesia
Brand Names Include :
Neurontin
Important Information :
Not for chronic or acute, non-malignant pain. See separate formulary entry for use in neuropathic pain.
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Other Indications
Below are listed other indications that Gabapentin is used to treat.
Other Drugs
Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Pain .
- Alfentanil hydrochloride
- Aspirin
- Buprenorphine
- Cannabis (medicinal)
- Co-codamol
- Co-dydramol 10/500
- Co-dydramol 20/500
- Co-dydramol 30/500
- Co-proxamol (Dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride/para
- Codeine phosphate
- Diamorphine hydrochloride
- Dihydrocodeine tartrate
- Fentanyl
- Ibuprofen
- Ketamine
- Meptazinol hydrochloride
- Methoxyflurane
- Morphine sulfate
- Nefopam hydrochloride
- Oxycodone
- Oxycodone with naloxone
- Paracetamol
- Pethidine hydrochloride
- Pregabalin
- Sufentanil
- Tramadol hydrochloride
- Tramadol with Dexketoprofen
- Tramadol with paracetamol
- Ziconotide acetate
Committee Recommendations (1)
Gabapentin is not recommended as a treatment option for persistent non-malignant pain (including low back pain) and will be considered BLACK on the traffic light system. Please see the persistent non- malignant guidelines attached below for information on prescribing for this indication.