What is the mechanism of action for Tiagabine?
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Correct answer: Inhibition of the GAT-1 GABA transporter
Tiagabine blocks the GAT-1 transporter, which is responsible for the reuptake of GABA from the synaptic cleft into neurons and glia. This prolongs the inhibitory action of GABA at the synapse.
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