The Pharm So Hard Emergency Medicine & Hospital Pharmacy Podcast
Episode 121. Journavix: A New Era in Non-Opioid Pain Management?
Feb 5, 2025
A groundbreaking non-opioid pain medication, Journavix, is celebrated as the first of its kind in over 20 years. Experts discuss its unique sodium channel blocking mechanism and analyze clinical trial data showcasing its efficacy and safety. They delve into potential side effects and drug interactions, emphasizing its significance for pain management in emergency settings. The conversation also highlights cost implications, accessibility challenges, and the medication's potential to mitigate addiction risks while providing effective pain relief.
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- Journavix is the first non-opioid medication in over 20 years, effectively targeting acute pain with a unique mechanism as a NAV1.8 sodium channel blocker.
- Despite showing significant efficacy compared to placebo, Journavix does not outperform stronger opioids like Vicodin, highlighting its role as a complementary pain management option.
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Introduction of Genavix: A New Pain Management Option
Genavix is the first non-opioid medication approved for moderate to severe acute pain in over 20 years, marking a significant development in pain management options. It acts within 34 minutes to alleviate acute pain and is dosed with a loading dose of 100 milligrams, followed by 50 milligrams every 12 hours. This innovative drug specifically targets the NAV 1.8 sodium channel in the peripheral nervous system, distinguishing it from other non-specific sodium channel blockers. By avoiding central nervous system interference, Genavix may reduce the addiction risks associated with traditional opioid therapies.
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