Tag: Neuropathic pain treatment
Neurostimulation of the vagus nerve
Neurostimulation of the vagus nerve. Principle The vagus or vagus nerve: Controls the vocal cords, allows swallowing, keeps the larynx open for breathing. Slows heart rate. Starts and controls digestion, Modifies inflammatory reactions, Influence of
Treatment of neuropathic pain MEDECIN ABONNE
The treatment of neuropathic pain is sometimes difficult and is generally based on the combination of several medicinal and/or non-medicinal methods. Seeking the best relief with the fewest possible side effects is the rule. Of
TENS and phantom limb pain
After amputation two types of pain called “phantom limb pain” are possible: Stump pain which is scarring neuropathy. Central phantom limb pain that is related to the amputation and a painful afterimage of the limb
Clomipramine ABONNE
Indications : – Major depressive episodes. – Peripheral neuropathic pain in adults. – Obsessive-compulsive disorders. Dosage in neuropathic pain: Treatment should start at low doses: 10 mg to 25 mg per day for 3 weeks.
Carbamazepine ABONNE
Indications : Epilepsies : – Adult and child: As monotherapy or in combination with another antiepileptic treatment: – Treatment of partial epilepsies, with or without secondary generalization. – Treatment of generalized epilepsies: tonic-clonic seizures. Psychiatry:
Gabapentin ABONNE
Indications : Epilepsy: Gabapentin is indicated in combination in the treatment of partial epilepsies with or without secondary generalization in adults and children from 6 years of age. Gabapentin is indicated as monotherapy in the
Milnacipran ABONNE
Indications : Treatment of major depressive disorders. This medicine does not have marketing authorization (MA) for the treatment of neuropathic pain. It is rarely used in this indication but in the case of antidepressant treatment
Oxcarbazepine ABONNE
Indications : Treatment of partial epileptic seizures with or without secondary generalization. As monotherapy or in combination with another antiepileptic treatment in adults and children from 6 years of age. Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) does not have
Pregabalin ABONNE
Indications : Neuropathic pain: Lyrica is indicated for the treatment of peripheral and central neuropathic pain in adults. Epilepsy: Lyrica is indicated in adults in combination for the treatment of partial-onset epileptic seizures with or
Venlafaxine ABONNE
Indications : – Treatment of major depressive episodes. – Prevention of recurrence of major depressive episodes. – Treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. – Treatment of social anxiety disorder (social phobia). – Treatment of panic disorder,
Pregabalin MEDECIN
Indications : Neuropathic pain: Lyrica is indicated for the treatment of peripheral and central neuropathic pain in adults. Epilepsy: Lyrica is indicated in adults in combination for the treatment of partial-onset epileptic seizures with or
Oxcarbazepine MEDECIN
Indications : Treatment of partial epileptic seizures with or without secondary generalization. As monotherapy or in combination with another antiepileptic treatment in adults and children from 6 years of age. Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) does not have
Gabapentin MEDECIN
Indications : Epilepsy: Gabapentin is indicated in combination in the treatment of partial epilepsies with or without secondary generalization in adults and children from 6 years of age. Gabapentin is indicated as monotherapy in the
Carbamazepine MEDECIN
Indications : Epilepsies : – Adult and child: As monotherapy or in combination with another antiepileptic treatment: – Treatment of partial epilepsies, with or without secondary generalization. – Treatment of generalized epilepsies: tonic-clonic seizures. Psychiatry:
Clomipramine MEDECIN
Indications : – Major depressive episodes. – Peripheral neuropathic pain in adults. – Obsessive-compulsive disorders. Dosage in neuropathic pain: Treatment should start at low doses: 10 mg to 25 mg per day for 3 weeks.
Botulinum toxin type A
Action mechanism : Botulinum neurotoxins are made up of proteins of 1300 amino acids, (produced by the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum). These are zinc endopeptidases, ie enzymes capable of cutting proteins. The proteins are VAMP/synaptobrevin, SNAP25
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Principle of operation of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation is a drug-free analgesic technique that uses the properties of an electric current transmitted through electrodes placed on the skin. Its operation is