About Qutenza®
Qutenza® — Relief for pain after shingles
Qutenza® is a treatment option that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for post-shingles pain management. Post-shingles pain is also known as shingles-related neuropathic pain or postherpetic neuralgia (PHN).
A single, 1-hour Qutenza® application by your doctor or healthcare professional can provide pain relief for 3 months.
Effectiveness shown in studies
In clinical studies with people who have pain after shingles, approximately 44% and 47% of Qutenza® patients experienced a meaningful reduction in pain (at least a 30% decrease) during the 12-week studies.1 Many patients experienced pain relief with Qutenza® during the first week, and it lasted throughout the 3-month studies.2
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Up to 3 months2 |
44% and 47%1 |
During the first week2 |
Qutenza® has been shown to be effective even for patients who are already taking other pain medicines.1 Qutenza® is unlikely to interact with other medicines you may be taking. Like any medicine, Qutenza® may not work for everyone. Ask your doctor or healthcare professional about Qutenza®. Only you and your doctor can decide if Qutenza® is right for you.
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Reference:
- Data on file; NeurogesX, Inc.
- Qutenza® Prescribing Information.
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Indication
Qutenza® is indicated for the management of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Treatment with Qutenza® must be performed only by a healthcare provider. You should never apply or remove Qutenza® yourself.
Warnings and Precautions:
- Qutenza® is not for use near eyes or mucous membranes. Do not sniff or inhale near the Qutenza® patch as this may cause you to cough or sneeze.
- Do not touch the Qutenza® patch with your hands. If you touch the patch, it may cause burning and stinging; if this occurs, tell your healthcare provider.
- Even though a numbing medicine is used on the skin before applying Qutenza®, some patients may still experience substantial pain during the treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you are experiencing pain; a cool compress or medicine for the pain can be provided to help lessen your discomfort.
- Qutenza® can cause serious side effects including pain and increases in blood pressure during or right after treatment.
- Your healthcare provider should check your blood pressure during treatment with Qutenza®.
- Patients who have high blood pressure that is not well controlled by medicine, or who have had recent heart problems, stroke, or other vascular problems, may be at increased risk and should discuss with their doctor whether Qutenza® is right for them.
Side Effects:
- In clinical studies, the most common drug-related side effects of Qutenza®, which occurred in 5% or more of patients, included redness, pain, small bumps, and itching. These side effects occurred at the patch application site.
- You should tell your doctor if any side effects bother you or do not go away.
These are not all the side effects of Qutenza®. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information.
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