Pharmacological Management of Neuropathic Pain in Older Adults: An Update on Peripherally and Centrally Acting Agents

Abstract The burden of neuropathic pain in older adults is great and the practitioner is challenged to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Many common neuropathic pain syndromes are more prevalent in the older population, and older adults also carry greater sensitivity to certain side effec...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pain and symptom management 2009-08, Vol.38 (2), p.S15-S27
1. Verfasser:	McGeeney, Brian E., MD, MPH
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Analgesics - administration & dosage Anesthesia & Perioperative Care Anticonvulsants Elderly people Female Geriatric Assessment - methods Humans Male Nervous system Neuralgia - diagnosis Neuralgia - drug therapy neuropathic pain older adults Pain Pain Medicine pain treatment guidelines Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - diagnosis Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - drug therapy Quality of life Side effects Symptoms topical analgesics
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The burden of neuropathic pain in older adults is great and the practitioner is challenged to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. Many common neuropathic pain syndromes are more prevalent in the older population, and older adults also carry greater sensitivity to certain side effects. The health care professional should have a thorough familiarity with all medications available to treat this difficult group of disorders.
ISSN:	0885-3924 1873-6513
DOI:	10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2009.05.003