Open AccessA randomised controlled trial of opioid only versus combined opioid and non-steroidal anti inflammatory analgesics for pain relief in the first 48 hours after Caesarean section
Author(s) -
Natalia Adamou,
Jamilu Tukur,
Zakari Muhammad,
Hadiza Galadanci
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.140319
Subject(s) - medicine , anesthesia , caesarean section , pentazocine , diclofenac sodium , diclofenac , adverse effect , analgesic , opioid , pregnancy , genetics , receptor , pharmacology , biology
Post-Caesarean section pain is complex in nature, requiring a combination of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Effective management of postoperative pain will reduce postoperative morbidity, hospital stay and cost. The objective of this study was to compare the clinical effectiveness and adverse effects of a combination of non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor (Diclofenac sodium 50 mg) and opioid (Pentazocine 60 mg) to opiod only (Pentazocine 60 mg) for pain management after Caesarean section (CS) at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH).