Pregabalin is an antiepileptic drug that is analogous to gamma-aminobutyric acid and
exhibits a structure similar to gabapentin. It has analgesic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic
and sleep-modulating properties in people (
Tassone et al., 2007
). Pregabalin binds to the α2–δ subunit of calcium channels, resulting in a reduction
in the release of several neurotransmitters, including glutamate, nor-adrenaline,
serotonin, dopamine and substance P; it has been shown to be effective in neuropathic
pain and is administered for the treatment of fibromyalgia, anxiety and as a sleep-modulating
drug (
Gairai, 2007
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Publication history
Published online: January 10, 2017
Accepted:
March 10,
2016
Received:
February 14,
2016
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