Neurontin

Noun

Meaning

an anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

gabapentin

Hypernyms

antiepileptic anticonvulsant anticonvulsant drug antiepileptic drug

Examples

Administer NEURONTIN three times a day using 300 mg or 400 mg capsules, or 600 mg or 800 mg tablets. Source: Internet

Certain antidepressant medications can help prevent migraines as well, as can some anti-seizure drugs, namely Depakote, Neurontin and Topamax. Source: Internet

One study compared NEURONTIN 1200 mg/day, in three divided doses with placebo. Source: Internet

Then I saw an article in the NYT on the drug Neurontin (gabapentin). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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