Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic agent but now it is also recommended as first line agent in
neuropathic pain, particularly in diabetic neuropathy and post herpetic neuralgia. α2δ-1, an …

Used mainly for the management of neuropathic pain, pregabalin is a gabapentinoid or
anticonvulsant that was initially developed as an antiepileptic agent. After more than a …

Herpes zoster is a major health burden that can affect individuals of any age. It is seen more
commonly among individuals aged≥ 50 years, those with immunocompromised status, and …

The study investigates the protective effect of Acorus calamus L.(AC) in vincristine-induced
painful neuropathy. Vincristine (75μg/kg, ip for 10 consecutive days) was administered to …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in utilisation of antiepileptic
drugs (AEDs) in epilepsy and non-epilepsy disorders in Norway and furthermore to study the …

Objective To examine the effectiveness of gabapentin and pregabalin in diminishing
neuropathic pain and other secondary conditions in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) …

Background Cancer pain is complex, and despite the introduction of the WHO cancer pain
ladder, few studies have looked at the prevalence of adjuvant medication use in an inpatient …

This narrative review focuses on the herpes zoster (HZ) and its prevention in transplant
patients. Varicella zoster virus (VZV) is highly contagious and distributed worldwide in …

Epilepsy is, of course, not one disease but rather a huge number of disorders that can
present with seizures. In common, they all reflect brain dysfunction. Moreover, they can affect …

Background. Unlike pain practitioners, health care insurers in the United States are not
expected to function according to a system of medical ethics. Rather, they are permitted to …