Abstract | BACKGROUND: SCOPE: In order to provide an overview of the efficacy and safety of the lidocaine plaster in the treatment of different neuropathic pain conditions, all efficacy and safety studies (randomized, controlled, or open-label with well described methodology), case reports, and pharmacological studies on the lidocaine plaster retrieved from a PubMed literature research (1960-March 2012) plus additional references identified from retrieved articles were included. FINDINGS: CONCLUSIONS: Treatment of several, primarily neuropathic and mixed- pain conditions with the 5% lidocaine medicated plaster was found efficacious and safe. Further controlled studies, in particular where only small open-label studies or case reports are available, should be considered.
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Authors | Gérard Mick, Gerardo Correa-Illanes |
Journal | Current medical research and opinion
(Curr Med Res Opin)
Vol. 28
Issue 6
Pg. 937-51
(Jun 2012)
ISSN: 1473-4877 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 22551228
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Anesthetics, Local
- Lidocaine
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Anesthetics, Local
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Bandages, Hydrocolloid
- Humans
- Lidocaine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Neuralgia
(drug therapy)
- Neuralgia, Postherpetic
(drug therapy)
- Osmolar Concentration
- Pain Management
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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