Medications for Neuralgia
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Neuralgia.
Found 6 Approved Drugs for Neuralgia
Gabapentin
Brand Names
Neurontin, Gabarone, Gralise, Gaba 300-EZS
Gabapentin
Brand Names
Neurontin, Gabarone, Gralise, Gaba 300-EZS
Form: Tablet, Kit, Suspension, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 30, 1993
Classification: Anti-epileptic Agent
Gabapentinis indicated for: Management of post herpetic neuralgia in adults, Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy Gabapentin is indicated for: · Post herpetic neuralgia in adults · Adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy.
Lyrica
Generic Name
Pregabalin
Lyrica
Generic Name
Pregabalin
Form: Tablet, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 30, 2004
Pregabalin capsules are indicated for: Management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, Management of postherpetic neuralgia, Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial onset seizures in patients 17 years of age and older, Management of fibromyalgia, Management of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury Pediatric use information is approved for Pfizer's LYRICA (pregabalin) Capsules and Oral Solution products. However, due to Pfizer's marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information.
Carbamazepine
Brand Names
Carbatrol, Epitol, Carbamazepin, Tegretol
Carbamazepine
Brand Names
Carbatrol, Epitol, Carbamazepin, Tegretol
Form: Tablet, Suspension, Capsule
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: March 11, 1968
Classification: Mood Stabilizer
Epilepsy Carbamazepine is indicated for use as an anticonvulsant drug. Evidence supporting efficacy of carbamazepine as an anticonvulsant was derived from active drug-controlled studies that enrolled patients with the following seizure types: Partial seizures with complex symptomatology (psychomotor, temporal lobe). Patients with these seizures appear to show greater improvement than those with other types. Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal). Mixed seizure patterns which include the above, or other partial or generalized seizures. Absence seizures (petit mal) do not appear to be controlled by carbamazepine. Trigeminal Neuralgia Carbamazepine is indicated in the treatment of the pain associated with true trigeminal neuralgia. Beneficial results have also been reported in glossopharyngeal neuralgia. This drug is not a simple analgesic and should not be used for the relief of trivial aches or pains.
Clonidine
Brand Names
Nexiclon, Catapres-TTS-1, ONYDA, Duraclon, Clonidine Transdermal, Catapres-TTS-2, Catapres-TTS-3, Clonidine HCI
Clonidine
Brand Names
Nexiclon, Catapres-TTS-1, ONYDA, Duraclon, Clonidine Transdermal, Catapres-TTS-2, Catapres-TTS-3, Clonidine HCI
Form: Patch, Injection, Tablet, Suspension
Method of administration: Epidural, Oral, Intravenous, Transdermal
FDA approval date: January 03, 1995
Classification: Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
Clonidine hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy and as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications. Clonidine hydrochloride is a centrally acting alpha 2 -adrenergic agonist indicated for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as monotherapy or as adjunctive therapy to stimulant medications.
Nucynta
Generic Name
Tapentadol
Nucynta
Generic Name
Tapentadol
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: April 01, 2019
Classification: Opioid Agonist
NUCYNTA ER (tapentadol) is indicated for the management of: Severe and persistent pain in adults that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. Severe and persistent neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in adults that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. NUCYNTA ER is an opioid agonist indicated for the management of: severe and persistent pain that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. ( 1 ) severe and persistent neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in adults that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use ( 1 ) Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release/long-acting opioid formulations, reserve NUCYNTA ER for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or immediate-release opioids) are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of pain. NUCYNTA ER is not indicated as an as-needed (prn) analgesic. Limitations of Use Because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release/long-acting opioid formulations [see Warnings and Precautions.
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