Drug Selection for Intrathecal Drug Delivery

Karina Gritsenko, Veronica Carullo, Timothy R. Deer, Jason E. Pope

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Abstract

The use of intrathecal agents to treat pain and other diseases, such as spasticity, is based on the principle that delivering drugs directly to the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) bypasses the first-pass effect and results in increased potency and reduced systemic side-effects as compared to other routes of delivery such as the oral or transdermal approach. This may improve efficacy and sustainability, as compared to epidural, intravenous, oral, or transdermal preparations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAtlas of Implantable Therapies for Pain Management
Subtitle of host publicationSecond Edition
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages287-291
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781493921102
ISBN (Print)9781493921096
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

Keywords

  • Guidelines
  • Intrathecal drug delivery
  • Intrathecal medication
  • Selection
  • Targeted drug delivery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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