Postherpetic Neuralgia

Updated: May 22, 2023

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

amitriptyline

65 - 100

Tablet

Orally 

every day

weeks

reishi

In the form of dried mushroom take 1.5 to 9 g orally daily
In the form of powder take 1 to 1.5 g orally daily
In the form of tincture take 1 ml orally daily

clonidine

(Off-Label)
Oral administration of 0.1 mg every 12 hours:

Dose Adjustments

Not Available

crisugabalin

The drug is being investigated in the treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia

pregabalin

Regular-release capsules
150-300 mg/day orally divided every 8-12 hours initially
Maintenance: After one week, increase to 300 mg/day with a divided dose every 8-12 hours, as required
Extended-release tablets
165 mg orally every day initially
Maintenance: Based on the response and the tolerability, increase to 330 mg orally every Day within one week; do not exceed more than 330 mg orally every day
Patients who can tolerate the ER tablets and have insufficient pain relief after 2-4 weeks of therapy with 330 mg orally every day may be administered 660 mg orally every day

gabapentin

1st day- 300 mg orally each day
2nd day- 300 mg orally every 12 hours
3rd day- 300 mg orally every 8 hours
Maintenance dose- Subsequent titration up to 600 mg orally every 8 hours (if required)
A dose more than 1800 mg/day shows no additional benefit