From the list provided, select the drugs used in the management of chronic neuropathic pain
a. antiepileptics
b. antidepressants
c. lidocaine patch
d. antibiotics
e. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
a,b,c. First-line medications for chronic neuropathic pain include gabapentin (antilepileptic drugs enhance neuronal stability, which results in pain relief), the 5% lidocaine patch, and tricyclic antidepressants.
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