Pivagabine

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Pivagabine

Pivagabine (pronounced as pih-vuh-guh-been) is a pharmaceutical drug used in the treatment of various neurological disorders.

Etymology

The term "Pivagabine" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes a pivaloyl group (piva-) and a gabapentinoid core (-gabine).

Usage

Pivagabine is primarily used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, epilepsy, and neuropathic pain. It works by inhibiting certain signals in the nervous system that may contribute to these conditions.

Related Terms

  • Anxiety disorders: A category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear.
  • Epilepsy: A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
  • Neuropathic pain: Pain caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system.
  • Nervous system: The complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body.
  • Pharmaceutical drug: A drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.

See Also

  • Gabapentin: A medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, hot flashes, and restless legs syndrome.
  • Pregabalin: A medication used to treat epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and generalized anxiety disorder.

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