Synonyms: (S)-pregabalin | CI 1008 | Lyrica® | Nervalin® | PD 144723
pregabalin is an approved drug (FDA and EMA (2004))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Pregabalin is a gabapentinoid class anti-seizure medication. Chemically, it is a 3-isobutyl derivative of the inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), but it appears to function as a modulator of voltage-gated calcium channels, rather than a GABA receptor agonist.
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Classification ![]() |
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Compound class | Synthetic organic |
Approved drug? | Yes. EMA (2004) | FDA (2004) |
IUPAC Name ![]() |
(3S)-3-(aminomethyl)-5-methylhexanoic acid |
International Nonproprietary Names ![]() |
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INN number | INN |
7643 | pregabalin |
Synonyms ![]() |
(S)-pregabalin | CI 1008 | Lyrica® | Nervalin® | PD 144723 |
Database Links ![]() |
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CAS Registry No. | 148553-50-8 |
ChEBI | CHEBI:64356 |
ChEMBL Ligand | CHEMBL1059 |
DrugBank Ligand | DB00230 |
DrugCentral Ligand | 2255 |
GtoPdb PubChem SID | 178102131 |
PubChem CID | 5486971 |
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