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- Title
Chronic neuropathic pain: mechanisms, drug targets and measurement.
- Authors
Finnerup, Nanna B.; Sindrup, Søren H.; Jensen, Troels S.
- Abstract
Neuropathic pain is common in many diseases or injuries of the peripheral or central nervous system, and has a substantial impact on quality of life and mood. Lesions of the nervous system may lead to potentially irreversible changes and imbalance between excitatory and inhibitory systems. Preclinical research provides several promising targets for treatment such as sodium and calcium channels, glutamate receptors, monoamines and neurotrophic factors; however, treatment is often insufficient. A mechanism-based treatment approach is suggested to improve treatment. Valid and reliable tools to assess various symptoms and signs in neuropathic pain and knowledge of drug mechanisms are prerequisites for pursuing this approach. The present review summarizes mechanisms of neuropathic pain, targets of currently used drugs, and measures used in neuropathic pain trials.
- Subjects
CENTRAL nervous system disease complications; PAIN management; THERAPEUTICS; CLINICAL trials; PHARMACOLOGY
- Publication
Fundamental & Clinical Pharmacology, 2007, Vol 21, Issue 2, p129
- ISSN
0767-3981
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1472-8206.2007.00474.x