Difference between revisions of "Intrathecal Pumps"
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| − | * Currently there are only three medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use via the intrathecal route | + | * Currently there are only three medications approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use via the intrathecal route: |
| + | ** [[Opioids|Morphine]] | ||
| + | ** Ziconotide (best for neuropathic pain, but has narrow therapeutic window) | ||
| + | ** [[Muscle Relaxants|Baclofen]] (for spasticity) | ||
| + | * Trials should be infusions, not bolus. | ||