Neuropathic pain Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs are used to treat neuropathic pain ?
A
tricyclic antidepressants: amitriptyline and noritriptyline ( noritriptyline may be better tolerated than amitriptyline)
Antiepileptics: gabapentin, pregabalin
2
Q
How to treat compression neuropathy? ( tumour pressing down on nerves)
A
corticosteroids
3
Q
How to treat trigeminal neuralgia?
A
treated with carbamazepine or phenytoin
4
Q
What is trigeminal neuralgia ?
A
sudden and severe facial pain described as electric shocks in the jaw, teeth or gums. Occurs in short unpredictable attacks.
