Trifluoperazi ne Modulates[3H]Resi niferatoxi n Binding by Humanand RatVanilloid(Capsaicin) Receptorsand Affects 45CaUptakeby AdultRat DorsalRootGanglionNeurones

ABSTRACT Optimum treatment of neuropathic pain includes the use of adjuvant analgesicssuch as antipsychoticdrugs and tricyclic antidepressants.Although the mechanism of their analgesic action is not known, it is possiblethat such agents act directly on pain pathways. The ability of capsaicin and its analogs t