The need for continued improvement in pain management is growing. This review is aimed towards identifying the literature regarding clinical and therapeutic value of the commonly used ingredients in pain management compounds: lidocaine, tetracaine, ketoprofen, ketamine, and gabapentin. Prospectively, future studies should be conducted to identify the exact benefits and side effects of compounded pain management therapies, such that these compounds can be effectively utilized when deemed appropriate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe need for continued improvement in pain management is growing. This review is aimed towards identifying the literature regarding clinical and therapeutic value of the commonly used ingredients in pain management compounds: lidocaine, tetracaine, ketoprofen, ketamine, and gabapentin. Prospectively, future studies should be conducted to identify the exact benefits and side effects of compounded pain management therapies, such that these compounds can be effectively utilized when deemed appropriate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHormone replacement therapy compounding is an important practice in the field of pharmacy. The efficacy and clinical value of its use have sometimes been controversial in the current literature. This study focused on providing a summary review of some of the literature regarding clinical and therapeutic value of the commonly used ingredients in hormone replacement therapy compounds, to include progesterone, pregnenolone, estrogen, dehydroepiandrosterone, and testosterone.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF