CAS Number:
148553-50-8
Category:
Anticonvulsant drug
Regulatory Status:
Not Yet Filed
regulatory_status
CEP/EDMF:
-
Innovator Brand:
Lyrica
Therapeutic Area:
Neurology, CNS
USDMF:
-
Others:
-
Mechanism of Action
Pregabalin works by binding to the alpha2-delta site of voltage-gated calcium channels in the central nervous system. This reduces the release of several neurotransmitters, including glutamate, norepinephrine, substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide.
Uses
Pregabalin is used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder.