Gabapentin acts: A. As GABAA agonist B. As precursor of GABA C. By enhancing GABA release D. By GABA independent mechanism

Gabapentin acts:
A. As GABAA agonist
B. As precursor of GABA
C. By enhancing GABA release
D. By GABA independent mechanism
by

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C. By enhancing GABA release
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