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Pregabalin MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Pregabalin
Tree Number(s)
D02.241.081.114.500.350.500
D12.125.190.350.450
Unique ID
D000069583
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000069583
Scope Note
A gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) derivative that functions as a CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER and is used as an ANTICONVULSANT as well as an ANTI-ANXIETY AGENT. It is also used as an ANALGESIC in the treatment of NEUROPATHIC PAIN and FIBROMYALGIA.
Entry Term(s)
(R-)-3-isobutyl GABA
(S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid
(S+)-3-isobutyl GABA
3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid
3-isobutyl GABA
CI 1008
CI-1008
Lyrica
Pharm Action
Analgesics
Anticonvulsants
Calcium Channel Blockers
Anti-Anxiety Agents
Related Numbers
148553-50-8
Public MeSH Note
2016; PREGABALIN was indexed under GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID 1993-2015
History Note
2016 (1993)
Date Established
2016/01/01
Date of Entry
2015/07/01
Revision Date
2015/06/26
Pregabalin Preferred
CI 1008 Narrower
Lyrica Narrower
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