Exploring Gabapentin as a Treatment for Pruritus: A Survey of Student Perspectives
Abel Essah, Chinedum Igboemeka, Bisrat Hailemeskel
Abstract
This study, conducted at the Howard University College of Pharmacy, aimed to assess pharmacy students’ understanding and opinions on the off-label use of gabapentin in the treatment of pruritus. Gabapentin is primarily prescribed for conditions such as seizures and neuropathic pain, raising concerns when it is used for pruritus without formal approval. A survey of 39 students found that only 27% were aware of gabapentin’s approval for the treatment of seizures, while just 10.8% recognized its us
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GabapentinMedicinePharmacyPsychiatryMEDLINEPsychologyFamily medicineAnticonvulsantPharmacy practiceClinical psychologyMedical prescriptionAnesthesiaDermatology and Skin DiseasesPharmaceutical studies and practicesPediatric Pain Management Techniques