Description: Gabapentin is prescribed -- usually in combination with other medications -- for the treatment of seizure disorders, though its anticonvulsant mechanism is not known. It is sometimes prescribed for the management of neuralgia (nerve pain) and has been prescribed off-label for the treatment of mood disorders, anxiety, and tardive dyskinesia (a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs). (1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexanacetic acid)
recent news on the topic of $gabapentin (Thu Feb 9 04:53:30 PST 2012
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EpiCept seeks fast track designation for AmiKet from US FDA
****** pharmabiz - (India) EpiCept Corporation has filed for Fast Track designation for AmiKet (amitriptyline 4%, ketamine 2% cream) for the treatment for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The key element of the proposed phase III clinical program is a 12-week, four-arm, factorial-designed ... (Thu Feb 09 01:02:47 2012 PST)
Watertown police: Woman charged with driving while on drugs
********* wickedlocal - (US) During the booking process at the police station, police said they found Clonazepam, Suboxone, Premarin, Gabapentin, Amphetamine, and Concerta, all prescription drugs, on her person. During the booking process at the police station, police said they found Clonazepam, Suboxone, Premarin, G... (Wed Feb 08 01:36:53 2012 PST)
EpiCept Files for AmiKet Fast Track Designation
******** pharmalive - EpiCept Corporation (Nasdaq OMX Stockholm Exchange and OTCQX: EPCT) today announced that it has filed for Fast Track designation for AmiKet™ (amitriptyline 4%, ketamine 2% cream) for the treatment for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) with the U.S. The key element of the proposed Phase III clinical program is a 12-week, four-arm, factorial-designed trial in CIPN th... (Tue Feb 07 04:04:05 2012 PST) [also bradenton6655]
India PRwire (press release)
******* indiaprwire - (US) Founded as a company for finished formulation marketing and Export and then entered Api and Agro business in 2004 and 2007 respectively.Taj Pharmaceuticals Limited announced the purchase of Mulberry chemicals (MulChem) wholly-owned US subsidiary from REVIB, Administration (DEA) as a narcotic raw material manufacturer. Founded as a company for finished formulation marke... (Sat Feb 04 03:49:24 2012 PST)
