The Physiological and Pharmacological Roles of Melatonin and Pregabalin

Abstract

Melatonin and pregabalin are two important compounds that are broadly used in the fields of physiological and medicinal sciences. Melatonin is a primary hormone mainly secreted by the pineal gland and plays an important role in regulating circadian rhythms, sleep-wake cycles, and neuroimmune processes. Its strong antioxidant anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties have protected it against a wide range of diseases, from cancer to neurological disorders. In this study, the synthesis of melatonin will be widely studied, mainly regarding its role in regulating circadian rhythms and sleep, and its possible therapeutic use in treating neurological diseases and inflammation-related disorders. Pregabalin is an analog of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), with anticonvulsant, analgesic, and anxiolytic actions. Clinical practice has widely utilized it because studies indicate that it is useful in treating a variety of conditions: fibromyalgia, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and generalized anxiety disorder. This article reviews aspects of the pharmacokinetics of pregabalin, its useful functions in pain treatment, and its impact on calcium channel regulation. The review also discusses indications of pregabalin in therapy, along with its possible side effects. This review article aims to consider the molecular processes underlying the activities of melatonin and pregabalin and their therapeutic potential for the management of sleep disorders, inflammation, and neurological diseases to future use of these compounds clinically.