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usual pain treatment
Blocks pain signals to the brain.
Blocks pain signals to the brain. Used for Moderate to severe pain, Severe pain.
At a glance
| Generic name | usual pain treatment |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | St. Olavs Hospital |
| Drug class | opioid |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Pain management |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
This is achieved by inhibiting the action of pain neurotransmitters, such as substance P, at the level of the spinal cord and brain. The exact mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it is thought to involve the inhibition of voltage-gated sodium channels and the reduction of excitatory neurotransmitter release.
Approved indications
- Moderate to severe pain
- Severe pain
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Headache
Key clinical trials
- Induction of Labor by Cervical Ripening and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) (NA)
- Exercise and Mindfulness in Patients With Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain: The BACKFIT Project (NA)
- Auto-immunity and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (NA)
- ACT for High Frequency Migraine; A Virtual Mindfulness Intervention (NA)
- Little NIRVANA for Pediatric Pain and Anxiety (NA)
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy in Post-Operative Knee Pain (PHASE2)
- Study of a Therapy Without Drugs, Supplementary to an Usual Treatment for the Pains Caused by Removing the Redon's Drain From a 7 to 17 Years Old Child in Pediatric Surgery. (NA)
- Pain Management Teams Using Whole Health to Optimize Function and Safety in Veterans: The TEAMWORK Trial (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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