ziconotide

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Ziconotide
Ziconotide is a non-opioid, non-NSAID, non-local anesthetic used for the amelioration of chronic pain. Derived from the cone snail Conus magus, it is the synthetic form of the cone snail peptide  ω-conotoxin M-VII-A, an N-type calcium channel blocker.The brand name for the drug is Prialt.In December 2004 the Food and Drug Administration approved ziconotide when delivered as an infusion into the cerebrospinal fluid using an intrathecal pump system.
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ziconotide
A drug used in the treatment of chronic pain. Also called SNX 111.

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