Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain

ISBN-13: 9780367381028 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 233 str.

Robert B. Raffa; Richard Langford; Jr. Pergolizzi

Opis

Written for pain management practitioners, oncologists, pharmacologists, and primary care practitioners as well as students in these fields, this reference provides insight into the chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain that a significant number of cancer survivors suffer. It reviews the basic and clinical research into the normal physiology of pain transmission pathways, neuropathic pain pathology, the chemotherapeutic drug mechanisms of action and adverse effects, and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. The book covers both basic science and clinical research and provides unique insight into current drug discovery efforts.

Spis treści

Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain: Clinical Features. Assessment and Grading of Cancer Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain. Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Review of Clinical Studies. Orofacial Neuropathy and Pain in Cancer Patients. Cancer Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain: The Underlying Peripheral Neuropathy. Bedside to Bench: Research on Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain. In Vivo Models and Assessment of Pharmacotherapeutics for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain. Drug Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain: Amitriptyline as an Example. Experimental Design and Analysis of Drug Combinations Applicable to Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain. Central Neuromodulation for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain. Nerve Decompression for Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain.

O autorze

Robert B. Raffa, Ph.D. is Professor and Chair within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Temple University School of Pharmacy, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ronald J. Tallarida, Ph.D. is Professor of Pharmacology at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Frank Porreca, Ph.D. is Professor of Pharmacology and Anesthesiology at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Jr., M.D. is Adjunct Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.