Neuropathic Pain and New Drug Treatment with Mirogabalin

Authors

  • Suwimon Yeephu Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University
  • Chuthamanee Suthisisang Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University

Keywords:

neuropathic pain, analgesics, new drug, mirogabalin

Abstract

Neuropathic pain is one of the most common chronic pain conditions found in clinical practice with a major impact on quality of life. The management primarily focuses on treatment of underlying conditions as well as alleviating pain symptoms. Unfortunately, traditional analgesics like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective in the management of this pain condition. The first line drugs for neuropathic pain are antiepileptics and antidepressants. Although the understanding of neuropathic pain pathology has become clearer, the desired treatment outcomes have not yet been achieved. New therapeutic strategies and novel drugs with higher efficacy and better safety profile are continuously being developed to expand the treatment options. Mirogabalin, a novel gabapentinoid, shows greater potency and more sustained analgesia with fewer central nervous system adverse effects such as somnolence, dizziness and ataxia compared to those of conventional gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin). Therefore, mirogabalin might be an alternative treatment option for neuropathic pain patients.

Author Biographies

Suwimon Yeephu, Faculty of Pharmacy, Srinakharinwirot University

B.Pharm., M.Sc., Ph.D.

Chuthamanee Suthisisang, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University

B.Pharm., M.Sc., Ph.D.

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2023-08-28

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Yeephu S, Suthisisang C. Neuropathic Pain and New Drug Treatment with Mirogabalin. Thai J Hosp Pharm [internet]. 2023 Aug. 28 [cited 2026 Jan. 16];33(2):206-17. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/TJHP/article/view/261316

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