Pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain in older persons

Clair Haslam1, Turo Nurmikko21The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, England, UK; 2The Pain Research Institute, Division of Neurological Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, UKAbstract: Interest and research into the mechanisms and treatment of neuropathic pain...

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Autores principales:	Clair Haslam, Turo Nurmikko
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Publicado:	Dove Medical Press 2008
Materias:	Geriatrics RC952-954.6
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:fe4d4d20a78145ad9bb0cab2956c2b162021-12-02T00:25:02ZPharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain in older persons1178-1998https://doaj.org/article/fe4d4d20a78145ad9bb0cab2956c2b162008-03-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.dovepress.com/pharmacological-treatment-of-neuropathic-pain-in-older-persons-peer-reviewed-article-CIAhttps://doaj.org/toc/1178-1998Clair Haslam1, Turo Nurmikko21The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, England, UK; 2The Pain Research Institute, Division of Neurological Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, UKAbstract: Interest and research into the mechanisms and treatment of neuropathic pain have increased during recent years, but current treatment is still far from satisfactory (Dworkin et al 2003; Attal et al 2006). The European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) Task Force recently published guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain (Attal et al 2006). However, no particular consideration is given as to how the recommendations are applicable to the elderly population. This paper will review the guidelines in relation to this population and evaluate the existing evidence relating to the use of these drugs in older persons.Keywords: neuropathic pain, elderly, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, opioids, tramadol, lidocaine patch/plaster, capsaicinClair HaslamTuro NurmikkoDove Medical PressarticleGeriatricsRC952-954.6ENClinical Interventions in Aging, Vol Volume 3, Pp 111-120 (2008)
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spellingShingle	Geriatrics RC952-954.6 Clair Haslam Turo Nurmikko Pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain in older persons
description	Clair Haslam1, Turo Nurmikko21The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, England, UK; 2The Pain Research Institute, Division of Neurological Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, England, UKAbstract: Interest and research into the mechanisms and treatment of neuropathic pain have increased during recent years, but current treatment is still far from satisfactory (Dworkin et al 2003; Attal et al 2006). The European Federation of Neurological Societies (EFNS) Task Force recently published guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain (Attal et al 2006). However, no particular consideration is given as to how the recommendations are applicable to the elderly population. This paper will review the guidelines in relation to this population and evaluate the existing evidence relating to the use of these drugs in older persons.Keywords: neuropathic pain, elderly, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, opioids, tramadol, lidocaine patch/plaster, capsaicin
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title	Pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain in older persons
title_short	Pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain in older persons
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Pharmacological treatment of neuropathic pain in older persons

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