Abstract
Neuropathic pain is a chronic pain that worsens the quality of life of the patient occurring as a result of peripheral or central nerve injury. It is characterized by spontaneous ongoing and evoked increased pain sensation upon contact with noxious or non-noxious stimuli. The management of neuropathic pain involves interdisciplinary approach and mainly focuses on pharmacological treatment. The drugs found effective in management of neuropathic pain are antiepileptics, antidepressants, opioid analgesics, NSAID’S (Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs), local anesthetics. Combination therapy is generally required in patients with severe neuropathic pain.
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