Gabapentin vs Phenytoin Sodium

## Gabapentin vs Phenytoin Sodium: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Gabapentin** and **Phenytoin Sodium**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Gabapentin**: Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Gabapentin — 5-7 hours; Phenytoin Sodium — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Gabapentin — C9H17NO2; Phenytoin Sodium — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Gabapentin — 171.2370 g/mol; Phenytoin Sodium — N/A.

**Type**: Gabapentin — Small molecule; Phenytoin Sodium — Small molecule.