NCIt definition : A synthetic phenyltriazine with antiepileptic and analgesic properties. Lamotrigine
enhances the action of gamma-aminobutyric acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which
may result in a reduction of pain-related transmission of signals along nerve fibers.
This agent may also inhibit voltage-gated sodium channels, suppress glutamate release,
and inhibit serotonin reuptake. (NCI04);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug that is used to help control some types of seizures. It is being
studied in the prevention of peripheral neuropathy caused by some chemotherapy drugs.
It belongs to the family of drugs called anticonvulsants.;