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gabapentin and Leprosy

gabapentin has been researched along with Leprosy in 1 studies

Gabapentin: A cyclohexane-gamma-aminobutyric acid derivative that is used for the treatment of PARTIAL SEIZURES; NEURALGIA; and RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME.
gabapentin : A gamma-amino acid that is cyclohexane substituted at position 1 by aminomethyl and carboxymethyl groups. Used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome.

Leprosy: A chronic granulomatous infection caused by MYCOBACTERIUM LEPRAE. The granulomatous lesions are manifested in the skin, the mucous membranes, and the peripheral nerves. Two polar or principal types are lepromatous and tuberculoid.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Some mechanisms of the development of neuropathic pain have been proposed; 1) sprouting of A beta fibers to the superficial layer of the dorsal horn, 2) ectopic discharge in the dorsal root ganglion and/or in neuroma at the nerve stump, 3) spinal sensitization."2.44[Mechanisms of the development of neuropathic pain and its treatment]. ( Yamamoto, T, 2008)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yamamoto, T1

Reviews

1 review available for gabapentin and Leprosy

ArticleYear
[Mechanisms of the development of neuropathic pain and its treatment].
    Nihon Hansenbyo Gakkai zasshi = Japanese journal of leprosy : official organ of the Japanese Leprosy Association, 2008, Volume: 77, Issue:3

    Topics: Amines; Analgesics, Opioid; Anticonvulsants; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Calcium Channel Block

2008