Indications and Dosage: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Administration: By mouth. Adult Dosage: 60 mg once daily. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Administration: By mouth. Adult Dosage: Start with 30 mg once daily, increase to 60…
Pregabalin
Indications and Dosage Peripheral and Central Neuropathic Pain By Mouth (Adults): Initial Dose: 150 mg daily, divided into 2-3 doses. Adjustments: Increase to 300 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses after 3-7…
Gabapentin
Indications: Adjunctive Treatment of Focal Seizures By Mouth: Children 6–11 years: Day 1: 10 mg/kg once daily (max. 300 mg). Day 2: 10 mg/kg twice daily (max. 300 mg per…
Desipramine
Indications: Depression: Approved for the treatment of depression. Neuropathic Pain: Although used, it is not officially licensed for this indication. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to desipramine or any formulation components. Recent use of MAO…
Nortriptyline
Indications and Dosage Depressive Illness By Mouth (Adults): Start at a low dose, increase to 75–100 mg daily in divided doses or as a single daily dose; maximum 150 mg per…
Imipramine Hydrochloride
Indications and Dosage Conditions Treated Depressive Illness By Mouth (Adults): Up to 75 mg daily in divided doses, increased to 150–200 mg daily, with up to 150 mg as a single…
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
Conditions Treated Abdominal Pain or Discomfort By Mouth (Adults): Initially 5–10 mg daily at night, increased in steps of 10 mg at least every 2 weeks as required; maximum 30 mg…
Vibration using 128 Hz tuning fork
First, apply the tuning fork on the patient’s wrist (or elbow or clavicle) to demonstrate what the sensation feels like. Ensure the patient cannot see whether or where the examiner…
10g (5.07) Semmes-Weinstein monofilament
First apply the monofilament on the patient’s hands (or elbow or forehead) to demonstrate what the sensation feels like. Test three different sites on both feet, selecting from those shown…
Distal Symmetric Diabetic Polyneuropathy (DSPN)
Distal Symmetric Diabetic Polyneuropathy (DSPN) Abbreviations ADA – American Diabetes Association ALA – Alpha Lipoic Acid CCM – Corneal Confocal Microscopy DM – Diabetes Mellitus DN – Diabetic Neuropathy DPN – Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy DSPN – Distal…