Safety Evaluation of Topically Applied Amitriptyline in Porcine Full-Thickness Wounds
Pomahac B, Zuhaili B, Kudsi Y, Bleiziffer O, Velander P, Eriksson E, Gerner P. Safety Evaluation of Topically Applied Amitriptyline in Porcine Full-Thickness Wounds. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 2007, 32: 377-381. PMID: 17961834, DOI: 10.1016/j.rapm.2007.06.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFull-thickness woundsPorcine full-thickness woundsSerum levelsWound chambersTopical applicationWound contractionEffects of amitriptylineManagement of painDaily topical applicationHigher serum levelsExcised burn woundsFull-thickness skin biopsiesOvert toxic effectsLevels of amitriptylineTricyclic antidepressant amitriptylineNeuropathic painPain clinicHistopathological findingsNormal salineSkin biopsiesHistological assessmentAntidepressant amitriptylineDay 2Control groupAmitriptyline