The Use and Method of Action of Intravenous Lidocaine and Its Metabolite in Headache Disorders

ConclusionOpen label and retrospective studies have investigated the use of lidocaine in many headache disorders, primarily via injection or infusion. Further research into the active metabolite of lidocaine may allow for its use as a novel nonopiate treatment of chronic pain.
Source: Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Headache Currents Source Type: research