Zucapsaicin

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Zucapsaicin (Civanex) is a medication used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee and other neuropathic pain. It is applied three times daily for a maximum of three months. It reduces pain, and improves articular functions. It is the cis-isomer of capsaicin. Civamide, manufactured by Winston Pharmaceuticals, is produced in formulations for oral, nasal, and topical use (patch and cream).^[1]

Zucapsaicin has been tested for treatment of a variety of conditions associated with ongoing nerve pain. This includes herpes simplex infections; cluster headaches and migraine; and knee osteoarthritis.^[2]

References

↑ Winston Pharmaceuticals website http://www.winstonlabs.com/productdevelopment/civamide.asp
↑ Zucapsaicin information from the National Library of Medicine http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal

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[1] Winston Pharmaceuticals website http://www.winstonlabs.com/productdevelopment/civamide.asp

[2] Zucapsaicin information from the National Library of Medicine http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal

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