%0 Journal Article
%T The therapeutic decision in the continuum nociceptive-neuropathic pain
%A G. Orlandini
%J Pathos : Trimestrale di Algologia
%D 2010
%I Publiediting
%X Take that pain depends in each case on the transmembrane action potential (TAP) in nerve fibers, all drugs with anti-depolarizing, polarizing and combined anti-depolarizing and polarizing effects, can be considered potentially effective in pain and then "analgesics" regardless of the pathogenesis of pain (nociceptive or non-nociceptive-neuropathic).This explains why, in certain situations, it may be effective in analgesia drugs such as antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antiarrhythmics and antihypertensives (sometimes called "adjuvants") thatare usually used for other clinical indications.
%K Nociceptive pain
%K Neuropathic pain
%K Therapy
%U http://www.pathos-journal.com/doc/Pathos_17_1_2_2010_11_La%20decisione%20terapeutica%20nel%20continuum%20dolore%20nocicettivo-neuropatico.pdf