Which drug is given in the pain due to diabetic neuropathy?
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Gabapentin Gabapentin* This is lipophilic GABA derivatve.* Gabapentin enhances GABA release but itself does not act as a agonist at the GABAA receptor.* It crosses to the brain and enhances GABA release but does not act as agonist at GABAA receptor.* Gabapentin is considered to be a first line drug for pain due to diabetic neuropathy and postherpetic neuralgia.Usesi) GTCS and partial seizuresii) Postherpetic neuralgiaiii) Pain due to diabetic neuropathyiv) Prophalaxis of migraine
Lamotrigine
Na valproate
Gabapentin
Morphine
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