- Identify the uses of gabapentin for the treatment of seizure disorders, pain management and restless leg syndrome
- Describe the basic pharmacological profile, use and clinical outcomes of gabapentin treatment
- Describe the potential contraindications and side effects
- Identify drug overdose and the use of drug tapering to discontinue gabapentin
Course Outline:
I. Introduction
II. Pharmacological Profile
III. Gabapentin Forms, Labeled and Off-label Uses
IV. Gabapentin Side Effects
V. Gabapentin for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
- Post-herpetic Neuralgia
- Case Study: Neuropathic Pain in Sickle Cell Patient
VI. Partial Onset/Focal Seizures
Case Study: Sleep-bound Seizures Resistant to Treatment
VII. Restless Legs Syndrome
Case Report: Restless Leg Syndrome
VIII. Diabetic Neuropathy
Case Study: Failed Standard Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy
IX. Fibromyalgia
Case Study: Pregabalin Side Effects and Cross-taper to Duloxetine
X. Social Anxiety Disorder and General Anxiety Disorder
Case Study: Gabapentin Treatment and New Onset Trypophobia
XI. Dystonias in Children
Case Study: Adjunctive Gabapentin for Dystonia
XII. Gabapentin Misuse and Overdose
- Overdose Treatment
- Case Study: Gabapentin Overdose
XIII. Summary