Effect of triamcinolone acetonide in trigeminal neuralgia (TN) pain
Keywords:
Triamcinolone acetonide, Trigeminal neuralgia, Trigeminal nerve blockAbstract
Background: Trigeminal neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain caused by trigeminal nerve. Anticonvulsants are primary class of pharmaceuticals used to treat pain in trigeminal neuralgia patients. Another conservative treatment option for controlling this pain includes blocking of nerve. Objectives: To determine how trigeminal neuralgia patients respond to triamcinolone acetonide. Methods: The department of oral and maxillofacial surgery at de'Montmorency College of Dentistry/Punjab dental hospital conducted a cross-sectional study over a six-month period. 35 study participants underwent a clinical examination along with a history-taking process. Written consent was obtained. After gathering the necessary information, the affected nerve was identified followed by the administration of local anesthesia. The most painful area was identified and 5 mL of bupivacaine and 40 mg of triamcinolone acetonide was administered at that side. After five minutes, the participant's level of pain was assessed, and they were contacted back for follow-up after seven days. Every item on the post-op list of targeted goals was checked off in the participant's questionnaire at the follow-up day. With SPSS version 24, the statistical analysis was completed. Results: There were 35 participants in the study overall, with the majority of them being in their 40s or 50s.
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