Baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gel
| Baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gel | |
|---|---|
| Term | Baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gel |
| Short definition | Baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gel - (pronounced) (BAK-loh-fen A-mih-TRIP-tih-leen KEE-tuh-meen jel) A substance being studied for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the hands or feet) caused by chemotherapy. It contains three drugs, baclofen, amitriptyline, and ketamine, that relax muscles by blocking nerve receptors. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Baclofen/amitriptyline/ketamine gel - (pronounced) (BAK-loh-fen A-mih-TRIP-tih-leen KEE-tuh-meen jel) A substance being studied for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the hands or feet) caused by chemotherapy. It contains three drugs, baclofen, amitriptyline, and ketamine, that relax muscles by blocking nerve receptors. The gel is applied to the skin of the affected areas. It's a kind of analgesic. Also called BAK gel
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