Gabapentin enacarbil

Gabapentin enacarbil is a carbamate ester that is the N-[1-(isobutyryloxy)ethoxy]carbonyl derivative of [1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexyl]acetic acid. The prodrug for gabapentin, used for treatment of neuropathic pain and restless legs syndrome. It has a role as a prodrug, an anticonvulsant and a calcium channel blocker. It is a monocarboxylic acid, a carbamate ester, a carboxylic ester and an acetal. It derives from a gamma-aminobutyric acid and a gabapentin.