Chronic Pain Flashcards
1
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Amitryptiline for neuropathic pain dosing
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Initial: 25-50 mg at bedtime; may increase as tolerated to 150 mg daily. Taper gradually.
2
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Nortriptyline for neuropathic pain dosing
A
10-25 mg at bedtime; dosage may be increased by 25 mg/day weekly, if tolerated; usual maintenance dose: 75 mg as a single bedtime dose or 2 divided doses. Taper gradually. ECG at initiation in older patients.
