It means the costena. This term refers to women that live near the sea or the coast (coast = costa ~ costeÃ±a).
Indeed, it is neuropathic pain that is the commonest reason gabapentin for dogs is prescribed. Gabapentin is a painkiller used for people and dogs; but thatâs not how this drug started life. It was developed as anti-seizure drug for people, and for once it was humans that acted as the guinea pigs for our pets.
Gabapentin is a human drug and is not FDA approved for use in dogs. This means your vet is bound to try traditional pain relievers that are licensed for dogs first, and if they fail to be effective then the vet can justify the use of gabapentin.