Abstract
We studied 36 patients, allocated randomly to receive meloxicam 15 mg rectally (n = 18) or placebo suppository (n = 18) before total abdominal hysterectomy in a double-blind study. Visual analogue scores for pain at rest (P < 0.005), on movement (P < 0.05) and on coughing (P < 0.05) were significantly decreased in the meloxicam group during the first 24 h after surgery. Mean 24-h PCA morphine requirements were 33.2 (SD 16.9) mg and 38.2 (20.8) mg in the meloxicam and placebo groups, respectively (ns). There was no difference in the incidence of nausea, vomiting or sedation between groups.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
