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2022 May 19


Cochrane Database Syst Rev


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Topical clonidine for neuropathic pain in adults.

Authors

Serednicki WT, Wrzosek A, Woron J, Garlicki J, Dobrogowski J, Jakowicka-Wordliczek J, Wordliczek J, Zajaczkowska R
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2022 May 19; 5:CD010967.
PMID: 35587172.

Abstract

Clonidine is a presynaptic alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonist that has been used for many years to treat hypertension and other conditions, including chronic pain. Adverse events associated with systemic use of the drug have limited its application. Topical use of drugs has been gaining interest since the beginning of the century, as it may limit adverse events without loss of analgesic efficacy. Topical clonidine (TC) formulations have been investigated for almost 20 years in clinical trials. This is an update of the original Cochrane Review published in Issue 8, 2015.