GABA-B receptor — Drug Target
All drugs that target GABA-B receptor — marketed and clinical-stage. Includes 3 drug classes acting on this target.
Drug classes
gamma-Aminobutyric Acid-ergic Agonist [EPC] · GABA-B receptor agonist; CNS depressant · GABA-B receptor agonist
Marketed (4)
- Lioresal · gamma-Aminobutyric Acid-ergic Agonist [EPC] · Neuroscience
- Sodium Oxybate (SMO) · Catholic University of the Sacred Heart · GABA-B receptor agonist; CNS depressant · Neurology
Sodium oxybate is a central nervous system depressant that acts as a GABA-B receptor agonist and GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) precursor to promote sleep and reduce excessive daytime sleepiness. - placebo + oral baclofen · Shaare Zedek Medical Center · GABA-B receptor agonist · Neurology
Baclofen is a GABA-B receptor agonist that enhances inhibitory neurotransmission in the central nervous system to reduce muscle spasticity and hyperreflexia. - Baclofen ER · Alkermes, Inc. · GABA-B receptor agonist · Neurology
Baclofen ER is a GABA-B receptor agonist that reduces neuronal excitability and muscle tone by enhancing inhibitory neurotransmission in the central nervous system.