US Cancer Pain Market to Reach $5 Billion by 2018 - Cancer Patient Growth Drives Value
...e compounds), novel formulations of morphine (two compounds), an NMDA receptor antagonist (intranasal ketamine), a topical combination of ketamine and amitriptyline (NP-1, for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy), an IM sodium channel antagonist (tetrodotoxin), and an oral serotonin receptor agonist that stimulates ne...Antidepressant found to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in adolescents
...the symptoms. "While research has shown that amitriptyline is effective for adults with IBS, only peppermint ...d lead author of the study. "Our results show that amitriptyline significantly improves overall quality-of-life mea...t and symptom scoring, eight weeks of therapy with amitriptyline or a placebo, and three weeks of post-medication "...New study examines brain-gut relationship in those suffering with stomach pain or discomfort
... measures such as hypnotherapy. The effectiveness of these alternative measures remains unproven. Results from small studies using medications like amitriptyline and escitalopram for adults with functional dyspepsia suggest that the abdominal pain and motility may get better. "We are excited by these early find...EpiCept Corporation to Present New NP-1 Data at American Pain Society Meeting
... Scientific Meeting of the American Pain Society in Washington D.C. EpiCept NP-1 is a patented topical cream formulation of two FDA-approved drugs, 4% amitriptyline and 2% ketamine. NP-1 is a product candidate intended for use in the management of pain resulting from various peripheral neuropathies. Two studies wi...