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Pronunciation

KAP-si-kum

Classifications

Therapeutic Classification: analgesics

Indications

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

REMS

Action

Therapeutic Effects:

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Well absorbed when applied to skin.

Distribution: Unknown.

Metabolism/Excretion: Metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system to active metabolites.

Half-life: 1.6 hrs (topical).

Time/Action Profile

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
POUnknownUnknownUnknown
TopicalUnknownUnknownUnknown

Contraind./Precautions

Contraindicated in:

Use Cautiously in:

Adv. Reactions/Side Effects

Derm: burning (topical), erythema (topical), flushing, sweating, urticaria (topical).

EENT: cough, lacrimation,, rhinorrhea.

GI: GI irritation, diarrhea.

Hemat: bleeding.

Interactions

Natural-Drug Products:

Natural-Natural Products:

Route/Dosage

Availability

Assessment

Lab Test Considerations:

Implementation

Patient/Family Teaching

Evaluation/Desired Outcomes

US Brand Names

Capzasin-HP, Zostrix, capsaicin, chili pepper, African bird pepper, Capsicum annuum