التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Anticonvulsants for the management of pain. |
| المؤلفون: |
Chong MS (AUTHOR), Smith TE (AUTHOR) |
| المصدر: |
Pain Reviews. Oct2000, Vol. 7 Issue 3/4, p129-149. 21p. |
| مستخلص: |
The development of anticonvulsant drugs is an example of where advances in basic neuroscience have improved patient care. Potential benefits also spill over to nonepileptic patients, especially those with chronic pain. It is increasingly recognized that there are many similarities between the molecular pathophysiology of epileptogenesis and that of chronic pain. Anticonvulsant drugs are now used extensively for treating neuropathic and non-neuropathic pain syndromes. This article summarizes the presumed modes of action of commonly used anticonvulsant drugs and points out where they may be important for treating pain. The clinical evidence for their efficacy is examined. In addition, some anticonvulsant drugs that are under development are assessed and those that may be effective for treating pain are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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