Capsaicin
Back to search| Scientific Name: | Capsaicin |
| Brand Name: | Capzasin Quick Relief, Capzasin-HP, Castiva Warming, Dendracin Neurodendraxcin, Lidopro, Medi-derm, Medi-derm With Lidocaine, Medrox, Qutenza, Rematex, Xoten-C, Zostrix |
| Company Owner: | Not Available |
| Mechanism Of Action | Capsaicin has been shown to reduce the amount of substance P associated with inflammation – however this is not believed to be its main mechanism in the relief of pain |
| Description of the Drug: | Capsaicin is a topical analgesic agent used for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia, as well as other muscle and joint pain. |
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Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06774
