Can't be very effective, then, if it's less than 2% absorbed...
AF
> from: "Bell, Simon" <[log in to unmask]>
> date: Fri, 09 Jan 2004 14:25:26
> to: [log in to unmask]
> subject: Re: Analgesia
>
> We have Powergel (topical ketoprofen) as an NSAID for those with PUD. It is
> <2% absorbed
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Katherine Henderson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: 05 January 2004 21:47
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Analgesia
>
>
> Can I canvass views on TTA Analgesia? We have had Paracetamol, Tylex,
> Naproxen and Volterol and DF118.
>
> Having done a bit of reading and sitting through a very good pain lecture at
> the recent ACEP meeting in Boston I realised that our NSAIDS are pretty
> horrible. We are getting rid of Naproxen and getting Ibuprofen. I am still
> unclear if TTA Volterol is really needed- anyone with views on good
> indications????
>
> We are also considering having some Tramadol - again any view or any other
> drugs?
>
> This review is part of our response to the Patient survey- pain relief
> questions - we felt we did not especially well and have formed a group to
> work on both acute pain relief and TTA drugs.
>
> Many thanks for any advice offered
>
> Katherine Henderson
> Homerton Hospital
>
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