PAIN-PHANTOM PAIN MGM (PHARMACOLOGIC)

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SUMMARY

1. SNRI: duloxetine, venlafaxine (Number Needed To Treat [NNT] 6.4).

2. SSRI: fluoxetine (NNT 7).

3. TCA: amitriptyline, nortriptyline (NNT 3.6).

4. Antiepileptics: gabapentin (NNT 6.3), carbamazepine (NNT 5.7), valproate (NNT 4.3), pregabalin (NNT 7.7).

5. Topical patch: lignocaine, capsaicin.

6. NMDA antagonist: ketamine IV infusion.

7. Conventional analgesics: paracetamol, NSAIDs.

8. Opioids: oxycodone (NNT 4.7).

9. NSAIDS: voltaren, ibuprofen.


Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.

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