Pregabalin 148553-50-8

Function of Pregabalin

Pregabalin is a new type of calcium channel modulator (non-gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor agonist or antagonist), which can block voltage-dependent calcium channels and reduce the release of neurotransmitters. It is mainly used in clinical practice. For the relief and treatment of neuropathic pain, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy neuralgia (DPN), post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN), crestal cord injury-related neuralgia, fibromyalgia-related neuralgia, and partial seizures in patients 4 years and older the treatment. Pregabalin is the first drug approved by the US FDA for diabetic peripheral neuropathy and post-herpetic neuralgia, and it is currently the best-selling analgesic.