017 - Suzetrigine - a non-opioid, non-NSAID sodium channel blocker for pain

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Topics in Palliative Medicine

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017 - Suzetrigine - a non-opioid, non-NSAID sodium channel blocker for pain

Topics in Palliative Medicine

16 minutes

4 months ago

017 - Suzetrigine - a non-opioid, non-NSAID sodium channel blocker for pain

Questions? Comments? Send us a message! In this episode we discuss suzetrigine, a novel, non-opioid pain medication that specifically targets the NaV1.8 sodium channel to manage acute pain. The document explores its pharmacological mechanisms, highlighting how it blocks pain signals without causing the addictive or severe side effects associated with traditional opioids like respiratory depression or sedation. It reviews preclinical findings and clinical trial results, showcasing suzetr...