Efficacy of pregabalin in relieving acute postoperative pain- systemic Review & metaanalysis

Authors

  • Dr. A. Vishnuvardhan Reddy Chalmeda Anandrao Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bommakal Village, Karimnagar District, TelanganaState, India
  • Karthik Satya Chalmeda Anandrao Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bommakal Village, Karimnagar District, Telangana, India
  • Rajendra Prasad Chalmeda Anandrao Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bommakal Village, Karimnagar District, Telangana, India
  • Syed Ali Aasim Chalmeda Anandrao Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bommakal Village, Karimnagar District, Telangana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2017.4.2.15

Keywords:

meta-analysis, postoperative pain, pregabalin, Nausea

Abstract

Background: Pregabalin is used for postoperative pain management. Aims and Objectives: To evaluate efficacy of pregabalin in relieving acute postoperative pain. Materials and Methods: 650 studies were assessed, out of which 50 studies with 4012 patients (2212 received pregabalin and 1800 served as control) were included in the final analysis. 45 studies investigated acute pain, and 5 chronic pain. Results: Perioperative pregabalin after surgery reduced pain scores, hospital stay, opiod side effects. Conclusion: pregabalin has a significant role in relieving acute postoperative pain.

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Author Biographies

Dr. A. Vishnuvardhan Reddy, Chalmeda Anandrao Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bommakal Village, Karimnagar District, TelanganaState, India

Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology

Karthik Satya, Chalmeda Anandrao Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bommakal Village, Karimnagar District, Telangana, India

Postgraduate, Department Of Anesthesiology

Rajendra Prasad, Chalmeda Anandrao Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bommakal Village, Karimnagar District, Telangana, India

Postgraduate, Department Of Anesthesiology

Syed Ali Aasim, Chalmeda Anandrao Institute Of Medical Sciences,Bommakal Village, Karimnagar District, Telangana, India

Professor and HOD Department Of Anesthesiology

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Published

2017-06-30

How to Cite

Dr. A. Vishnuvardhan Reddy, Karthik Satya, Rajendra Prasad, & Syed Ali Aasim. (2017). Efficacy of pregabalin in relieving acute postoperative pain- systemic Review & metaanalysis. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 4(2), 93–96. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2017.4.2.15

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2017): Vol 4 | Issue 2 | April - June 2017

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