title: Update on treatments for neuropathic pain.
abstract: Pharmacotherapy for which there is evidence of efficacy in neuropathic pain management is described. The role of opioids is discussed in the context of recent controlled trials. Evidence to support combination pharmacotherapy for neuropathic pain management is presented.
authors.affiliation: Endocrinology and Diabetes Science, Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
authors.forename: John N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Harvey
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000927:Anticonvulsants; D000928:Antidepressive Agents