Clinical Trial: PK of Lidocaine/Tetracaine and PD Derived From a New Topical Formulation for Treatment of Neuropathic Pain.
Study Status: COMPLETED
Recruit Status: COMPLETED
Condition: Neuralgia
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Pilot Study: Measurement of Plasma Levels of Lidocaine/Tetracaine and Adverse Effects Derived From a New Topical Formulation for Treatment of Neuropathic Pain
Brief Summary:
Post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is the most frequent complications related to herpes zoster, and can persist for months or even years, and require extensive treatment.For this purpose, pharmacological therapies based on tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline), central nervous system depressants (pregabalin) and also opioids, have been stablished.However, all the drugs mentioned can cause serious systemic adverse effects that worsen the patient's quality of life.To avoid these complications, topical therapies…
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