How does pregabalin work in the treatment of seizures?
A.
Sodium channel blocker
B.
α2δ ligand
C.
AMPA receptor antagonist
D.
GABA agonist
E.
SV2A binder
The Answer Is:
B
This question includes an explanation.
Explanation:
Pregabalin works as a ligand of the auxiliary α2δ subunit site of certain voltage-dependent calcium channels (VDCCs), and thereby acts as an inhibitor of α2δ subunit-containing VDCCs.
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