Article: NGX-4010 and postherpetic neuralgia.(PIPELINE PREVIEWS)(NeurogesX, Inc introduced new synthetic capsaicin)(Brief article)

NeurogesX, Inc recently announced positive results from its second phase III clinical trial for NGX-4010 in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia. NGX-4010 is a non-narcotic, locally-acting dermal patch that contains synthetic capsaicin. The capsaicin is absorbed into the skin without being significantly absorbed into the bloodstream. It has been shown to lead to a clinically relevant reduction in peripheral pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia for up to 12 weeks after administration.

This second phase III trial was a multicenter, double-blind, controlled study that met its primary endpoint of reducing pain. During the ...

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