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ibuprofen and Herpes Zoster

ibuprofen has been researched along with Herpes Zoster in 4 studies

Midol: combination of cinnamedrine, phenacetin, aspirin & caffeine

Herpes Zoster: An acute infectious, usually self-limited, disease believed to represent activation of latent varicella-zoster virus (HERPESVIRUS 3, HUMAN) in those who have been rendered partially immune after a previous attack of CHICKENPOX. It involves the SENSORY GANGLIA and their areas of innervation and is characterized by severe neuralgic pain along the distribution of the affected nerve and crops of clustered vesicles over the area. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In a randomized, double-blind crossover study, 40 patients with postherpetic neuralgia were given single oral doses of clonidine, 0."9.06Association of pain relief with drug side effects in postherpetic neuralgia: a single-dose study of clonidine, codeine, ibuprofen, and placebo. ( Culnane, M; Dubner, R; Gracely, RH; Max, MB; Schafer, SC, 1988)
"In a randomized, double-blind crossover study, 40 patients with postherpetic neuralgia were given single oral doses of clonidine, 0."5.06Association of pain relief with drug side effects in postherpetic neuralgia: a single-dose study of clonidine, codeine, ibuprofen, and placebo. ( Culnane, M; Dubner, R; Gracely, RH; Max, MB; Schafer, SC, 1988)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (50.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Orenstein, R1
Litin, SC1
Herr, H1
Lasagna, L1
Max, MB1
Schafer, SC1
Culnane, M1
Dubner, R1
Gracely, RH1

Trials

1 trial available for ibuprofen and Herpes Zoster

ArticleYear
Association of pain relief with drug side effects in postherpetic neuralgia: a single-dose study of clonidine, codeine, ibuprofen, and placebo.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 1988, Volume: 43, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Clinical Trials as Topic; Clonidine; Codeine; Double-Blind Method; Female;

1988

Other Studies

3 other studies available for ibuprofen and Herpes Zoster

ArticleYear
Clinical pearls in infectious diseases.
    Mayo Clinic proceedings, 2010, Volume: 85, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Ente

2010
Prognostic factors of postherpetic neuralgia.
    Journal of Korean medical science, 2002, Volume: 17, Issue:5

    Topics: Acyclovir; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amitriptyline; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antidepr

2002
Pain and its management.
    Hospital practice (Office ed.), 1986, Oct-15, Volume: 21, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Analgesics; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Herpes Zoster; Humans; Ibuprofen; Male; Middle Aged; N

1986