"Gabapentin" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Gabapentin is a medication primarily used to manage epilepsy, nerve pain, and restless leg syndrome. It is also used to alleviate anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions. The medication works by affecting the release of neurotransmitters, such as gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which help to reduce the activity of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
Here are 5 usage examples for the word "gabapentin":
Gabaergic refers to something related to GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, a type of neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating the activity of neurons in the brain. Gabaergic neurons and muscles are those that use GABA as their primary neurotransmitter, and stimulate a calming or inhibitory effect on other neurons or muscles.