Lidocaine Patch Curbs Osteoarthritis Pain
[Source: Reuters: Health
http://www.reuters.com]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A patch containing the local anesthetic lidocaine appears to be as effective as the painkiller Celebrex for treating painful osteoarthritis in the knee researchers reported at the American Pain Society Meeting in Boston.
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Lidocaine patches are a great alternative to oral medication in certain situations. Since the medication is delivered topically, there is very little systemic absorption and toxicity. They may be beneficial in patients with some renal insuffiency or GI intolerance, where NSAIDs would be relatively contraindicated. As usual, larger studies need to be done to affirm the results of this small study.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A patch containing the local anesthetic lidocaine appears to be as effective as the painkiller Celebrex for treating painful osteoarthritis in the knee researchers reported at the American Pain Society Meeting in Boston.
permalink: comments: feedURL:http://www.microsite.reuters.com/rss/healthNews
Lidocaine patches are a great alternative to oral medication in certain situations. Since the medication is delivered topically, there is very little systemic absorption and toxicity. They may be beneficial in patients with some renal insuffiency or GI intolerance, where NSAIDs would be relatively contraindicated. As usual, larger studies need to be done to affirm the results of this small study.
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Published On: Apr 12, 2005 09:29 AM