Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain

The Korean Academy of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine (대한안면통증구강내과학회)
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Pharmacotherapy in Neuropathic Pains: Evidence-Based Approach

만성 신경병성 통증의 약물 치료: 근거-중심의 약물 치료

  • Cho, Sang-Hoon (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Ahn, Yong-Woo (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Ok, Soo-Min (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Huh, Joon-Young (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Ko, Myung-Yun (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jeong, Sung-Hee (Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University)
  • 조상훈 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강내과학 교실) ;
  • 안용우 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강내과학 교실) ;
  • 옥수민 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강내과학 교실) ;
  • 허준영 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강내과학 교실) ;
  • 고명연 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강내과학 교실) ;
  • 정성희 (부산대학교 치의학전문대학원 구강내과학 교실)
  • Received : 2011.02.08
  • Accepted : 2011.03.25
  • Published : 2011.06.30

Abstract

Neuropathic pain is defined by "pain is initiated or caused by primary lesion or dysfunction in the nervous system" and several etiologic conditions can induce the neuropathic pains. Various groups of drugs are used to treat the neuropathic pains. Not depending on anecdotal case or habitual choice, to obtain the more effective pharmacotherapy, relative-comparison index is suggested through multiple analyses of clinical trials. Depending on relative-comparison index, first-line medications and second-line medications for neuropathic pain are recommended. To support the Quality of life in patients, selection of medication is made on such recommendations.

Keywords

Neuropathic pain;drugs

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