Neuropathic Drugs
Neuropathic pain is caused by damage to the nervous system. It is characterized by chronic pain that may feel like burning, tingling, or shooting sensations. This type of pain can be intense and unpredictable. Fortunately, medications are available to help relieve it.
Symptoms vary depending on the nerves affected and may include numbness, tingling, burning sensations, sensitivity to touch, pain, muscle weakness, paralysis, or even dysfunction in organs, glands, and urinary or sexual function.
Product Description
Symptoms depend on the type of nerves affected:
- Autonomic nerve damage: May affect blood pressure and digestion.
- Sensory nerve damage: Can impact balance and perception.
- Motor nerve damage: May interfere with reflexes and movement.
Guidelines
Doctors assess your pain history and may ask you to rate your pain on a scale from 0 to 10. Treatment often begins even before the exact cause is determined, focusing on reducing chronic pain and improving quality of life.
Clinical Research
Treating chronic nerve pain can be challenging as traditional NSAIDs may not be effective alone. A multimodal treatment approach combining various medications is often recommended.
Anticonvulsants used in treatment:
- Gabapentin
- Pregabalin
- Carbamazepine
- Oxcarbazepine
- Phenytoin
Antidepressants used in treatment:
- Amitriptyline
- Nortriptyline
- Desipramine
- Citalopram
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Indication: Peripheral Neuropathy, Neurological Pain, Spinal Cord Injury
Indication: Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Neurological Pain
Indication: Diabetic Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Alcoholic Neuropathy