Antidepressants and Anticonvulsants

Question 1

What are the most effective analgesics for neuropathic pain?

Answer 1

OFF LABEL

Question 2

Name the two medications used as first-line treatments for neuropathic pain syndromes?

Answer 2

LYRICA (PREGABALIN)
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GABAPENTIN

antiepileptic medications, resembling GABA

Question 3

Name the burning sensation following normally non painful , often repetitive, stimulation?

Answer 3

ALLODYNIA

Question 4

Following a peripheral nerve injury, the central axons of axomotized first order non-noxious fibres (touch and proprioception) can __________ into lamina II and stimulate the C fibers.

Answer 4

SPROUT