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Postherpetic Neuralgia Summary

Description: Pain in nerves, frequently involving facial SKIN, resulting from the activation the latent varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN). The two forms of the condition preceding the pain are HERPES ZOSTER OTICUS; and HERPES ZOSTER OPHTHALMICUS. Following the healing of the rashes and blisters, the pain sometimes persists.

Also Known As: Neuralgia, Postherpetic

Networked: 658 relevant articles (129 outcomes, 165 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Postherpetic Neuralgia

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. gabapentin (Neurontin) : 34 outcomes 28 studies in 109 results : FDA 37 Generic
  2. pregabalin (Lyrica) : 22 outcomes 28 studies in 71 results : FDA 5
  3. Lidocaine (Xylocaine) : 20 outcomes 18 studies in 83 results : FDA 168 Generic
  4. Tricyclic Antidepressive Agents (Tricyclic Antidepressants) : 8 outcomes 4 studies in 20 results : IBA
  5. Capsaicin (Zostrix) : 6 outcomes 17 studies in 55 results : FDA 1
  6. Acyclovir (Aciclovir) : 6 outcomes 9 studies in 34 results : FDA 51 Generic
  7. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids) : 6 outcomes 9 studies in 21 results : IBA
  8. Anticonvulsants (Antiepileptic Drugs) : 6 outcomes 8 studies in 16 results : IBA
  9. Amitriptyline (Elavil) : 5 outcomes 7 studies in 23 results : FDA 198 Generic
  10. Antidepressive Agents (Antidepressants) : 5 outcomes 6 studies in 17 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Postherpetic Neuralgia

  1. Pain (Aches)
  2. Neuralgia (Stump Neuralgia)
  3. Diabetic Neuropathies (Diabetic Neuropathy)
  4. Herpes Zoster
  5. Peripheral Nervous System Diseases (PNS Diseases)
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Key Therapies for Postherpetic Neuralgia

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  1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 2 outcomes in 8 results
  2. Activities of Daily Living (ADL) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 3 results
  3. Injections : 1 outcome 1 study in 9 results
  4. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) : 1 outcome 1 study in 4 results
  5. Intravenous Infusions : 1 outcome 1 study in 3 results
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