Dose related efficacy of gabapentin in acute herpetic neuralgia among geriatric patients
Background: Herpes zoster is an intractable painful condition, more severe in elderly patients. The pain during the first 30 days of onset is known as Acute Herpetic Neuralgia. Multiple treatments using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, and tricyclic anti-depressants are avail...
Main Authors: | Sanjay Kumar Kanodia, Amoolya K Seth, Anand Mohan Dixit |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Dermatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2012;volume=57;issue=5;spage=362;epage=365;aulast=Kanodia |
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