Zucapsaicin

Zucapsaicin
Clinical data
Trade names Civanex
Synonyms Civamide; (Z)-Capsaicin; cis-Capsaicin
Routes of
administration
Topical
ATC code
Identifiers
CAS Number
PubChem CID
ChemSpider
UNII
ECHA InfoCard 100.164.527
Chemical and physical data
Formula C18H27NO3
Molar mass 305.41188 g/mol
3D model (JSmol)

Zucapsaicin (Civanex) is a medication used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee and other neuropathic pain. It is applied three times daily for a maximum of three months. It reduces pain, and improves articular functions. It is the cis-isomer of capsaicin. Civamide, manufactured by Winston Pharmaceuticals, is produced in formulations for oral, nasal, and topical use (patch and cream).[1]

Zucapsaicin has been tested for treatment of a variety of conditions associated with ongoing nerve pain. This includes herpes simplex infections; cluster headaches and migraine; and knee osteoarthritis.[2]

References

  1. Winston Pharmaceuticals website "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  2. Zucapsaicin information from the National Library of Medicine http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal



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