Management of neuropathic pain. (12th April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nishikawa, Noriko; Nomoto, Masahiro
• Is Part Of: Journal of general and family medicine. Volume 18:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 56
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2017-04-12
• Subjects: duloxetine -- neuropathic pain -- pregabalin -- tramadol -- tricyclic antidepressants; Primary care (Medicine) -- Periodicals; Family medicine -- Periodicals; Family Practice; Primary Health Care; Japan; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.5
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2189-7948

Abstract

Abstract: Neuropathic pain is intractable pain caused by damage to the nervous system. Recent approval and expansion of the indications of a series of drugs are expected to improve the treatment strategies for neuropathic pain. Here, we present an outline of pain transmission pathways and relevant pharmacological effects, along with points to consider in the use of neuropathic pain medications according to the guidelines of Japan Society of Pain Clinicians. The content of this article is almost similar to my other Japanese article that was published in the Journal of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine. Although complete recovery from pain may be difficult, pharmacotherapy can relieve pain, thereby improving the patients' quality of life.