ZICONOTIDE (Prialt) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

ZICONOTIDE

What is the Trade Name for ZICONOTIDE?

Prialt

What are the Indications for ZICONOTIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PRIALT (ziconotide) solution, intrathecal infusion is indicated for the management of severe chronic pain in adult patients for whom intrathecal therapy is warranted, and who are intolerant of or refractory to other treatment, such as systemic analgesics, adjunctive therapies, or intrathecal morphine. PRIALT (ziconotide) solution, intrathecal infusion is an N-type calcium channel antagonist indicated for the management of severe chronic pain in patients for whom intrathecal therapy is warranted, and who are intolerant of or refractory to other treatment, such as systemic analgesics, adjunctive therapies, or intrathecal morphine. ( 1 )

 

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