Open AccessComparison of Efficacy and Safety of Intramuscular Piroxicam and Tramadol for Post-operative Pain in Patients Undergoing Caesarean Delivery
Author(s) -
Tejashree Thippeswamy,
Bhuvana Krishnaswamy,
Girish M Bengalorkar,
Narayanaswamy Mariyappa
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/21861.8785
Subject(s) - tramadol , medicine , piroxicam , anesthesia , caesarean section , analgesic , visual analogue scale , adverse effect , nausea , sedation , pregnancy , alternative medicine , pathology , biology , genetics
Post-caesarean section pain can be both stressful and unfavourable. Effective and rapid reduction of pain facilitates early ambulation and care of the new born. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and opioids are used for pain relief but they are associated with adverse effects both in the mother and the child.