Abstract
To assess effectiveness of pharmacologic interventions to relieve pain in patients suffering an acute stone episode. Relevant trials that included patients with acute renal colic and radiological findings of urinary stones were identified in four databases. The main outcome was pain relief evaluated by Visual Analogue Scale score (VAS). In overall, diclofenac was superior to other NSAIDs for pain relief (MD of -12.57 [95% CI: -19.26, -5.88]). Paracetamol was superior to morphine for pain reduction at 30minutes (MD of -3.92 [95% CI: -6.41, -1.43]) and also to placebo at 15minutes (MD of -24.77 [95% CI: -33.19, -16.35]) and at 30minutes (MD of -16 [95% CI:-29, -2.96]) after drug administration. Finally, diclofenac was superior to paracetamol for pain reduction at 60 (MD of 6.60 [95% CI: 4.37, 8.83]) and 90minutes (MD of 3.4 [95% CI: 2.01, 4.79]). Diclofenac was superior to other NSAIDs and paracetamol for diminishing pain in patients suffering an acute stone episode. Paracetamol was superior to morphine and placebo for short pain relief. Future trials should address the role of paracetamol in the management of pain in patients suffering an acute stone episode.
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