Neurontin (Noun)
Meaning
An anticonvulsant (trade name Neurontin) used to control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Neurontin to help manage the patient's epilepsy and reduce the frequency of seizures.
- Neurontin has been shown to be effective in controlling some types of seizures in patients with epilepsy.
- In addition to its use in treating epilepsy, Neurontin is also used to manage neuralgia caused by shingles.
- The patient was prescribed Neurontin to help alleviate the chronic pain caused by postherpetic neuralgia.
- Neurontin is often used in conjunction with other medications to treat complex partial seizures in patients with epilepsy.