Rectal Diclofenac (rectal + diclofenac)

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Diclofenac and flurbiprofen with or without clonidine for postoperative analgesia in children undergoing elective ophthalmological surgery

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA, Issue 6 2000
KAHORU NISHINA MD
We conducted a prospective, randomized study to compare the efficacy of preoperative diclofenac, flurbiprofen, and clonidine, given alone, as well as the combination of diclofenac and clonidine, and flurbiprofen and clonidine in controlling postoperative pain in 125 children. The patients (ASA I, 2,12 years) undergoing elective ophthalmological surgery were allocated to one of five groups: rectal diclofenac 2 mg·kg,1 following oral placebo premedication, i.v. flurbiprofen 1 mg·kg,1 following placebo premedication, oral clonidine premedication, rectal diclofenac 2 mg·kg,1 following clonidine, and i.v. flurbiprofen 1 mg·kg,1 following clonidine. The children received clonidine (4 ,g·kg,1) or placebo 105 min before anaesthesia. Diclofenac or flurbiprofen was given immediately after induction of anaesthesia. Anaesthesia was induced and maintained with sevoflurane and nitrous oxide in oxygen. Postoperative pain was assessed by a blinded observer using a modified objective pain scale (OPS). No opioids were administered throughout the study. Rectal diclofenac 2 mg·kg,1 i.v. flurbiprofen 1 mg·kg,1, oral clonidine 4 ,g·kg ,1 provided similar OPS scores and requirement for supplementary analgesics during 12 h after surgery. Combination of oral clonidine and one of these nonsteroidal analgesics minimized postoperative pain. Our findings suggest that this combined regimen may be a promising prophylactic approach to postoperative pain control in children undergoing ophthalmological surgery. [source]


Role of diclofenac in reducing post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis

JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, Issue 7pt2 2008
Manouchehr Khoshbaten
Abstract Background and Aims:, Acute pancreatitis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiography presents a unique opportunity for prophylaxis and early modification of the disease process because the initial triggering event is temporally well defined and takes place in the hospital. We report a prospective, single-center, randomized, double-blind controlled trial to determine if rectal diclofenac reduces the incidence of pancreatitis following cholangiopancreatography. Methods:, Entry to the trial was restricted to patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde pancreatography. Immediately after endoscopy, patients were given a suppository containing either 100 mg diclofenac or placebo. Estimation of serum amylase level and clinical evaluation were performed in all patients. Results:, One hundred patients entered the trial, and 50 received rectal diclofenac. Fifteen patients developed pancreatitis (15%), of whom two received rectal diclofenac and 13 received placebo (P < 0.01). Conclusions:, This trial shows that rectal diclofenac given immediately after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography can reduce the incidence of acute pancreatitis. [source]


Diclofenac and flurbiprofen with or without clonidine for postoperative analgesia in children undergoing elective ophthalmological surgery

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA, Issue 6 2000
KAHORU NISHINA MD
We conducted a prospective, randomized study to compare the efficacy of preoperative diclofenac, flurbiprofen, and clonidine, given alone, as well as the combination of diclofenac and clonidine, and flurbiprofen and clonidine in controlling postoperative pain in 125 children. The patients (ASA I, 2,12 years) undergoing elective ophthalmological surgery were allocated to one of five groups: rectal diclofenac 2 mg·kg,1 following oral placebo premedication, i.v. flurbiprofen 1 mg·kg,1 following placebo premedication, oral clonidine premedication, rectal diclofenac 2 mg·kg,1 following clonidine, and i.v. flurbiprofen 1 mg·kg,1 following clonidine. The children received clonidine (4 ,g·kg,1) or placebo 105 min before anaesthesia. Diclofenac or flurbiprofen was given immediately after induction of anaesthesia. Anaesthesia was induced and maintained with sevoflurane and nitrous oxide in oxygen. Postoperative pain was assessed by a blinded observer using a modified objective pain scale (OPS). No opioids were administered throughout the study. Rectal diclofenac 2 mg·kg,1 i.v. flurbiprofen 1 mg·kg,1, oral clonidine 4 ,g·kg ,1 provided similar OPS scores and requirement for supplementary analgesics during 12 h after surgery. Combination of oral clonidine and one of these nonsteroidal analgesics minimized postoperative pain. Our findings suggest that this combined regimen may be a promising prophylactic approach to postoperative pain control in children undergoing ophthalmological surgery. [source]


Rectal analgesia for the relief of perineal pain after childbirth: a randomised controlled trial of diclofenac suppositories

BJOG : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY, Issue 10 2004
Jodie M. Dodd
Objective To evaluate rectal diclofenac in the relief of perineal pain after trauma during childbirth. Design A randomised, double-blind trial. Setting Delivery Suite, Women's and Children's Hospital, South Australia. Population Women with a second-degree (or greater) perineal tear or episiotomy. Methods Women were randomly allocated to either diclofenac or placebo suppositories (Anusol), using a computer-generated randomisation schedule with stratification for parity and mode of birth. Treatment packs contained two × 100 mg diclofenac or two placebo suppositories, the first being inserted when suturing was complete, and the second 12,24 hours after birth. Women were asked to complete questionnaires at 24 and 48 hours after birth relating to their degree of perineal pain using the validated Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire. Main outcome measures Pain scores at 24 and 48 hours after birth. Results A total of 133 women were recruited, with 67 randomised to diclofenac suppositories and 66 to placebo. Women in the diclofenac group were significantly less likely to experience pain at 24 hours while walking (RR 0.8; 95% CI 0.6 to 1.0), sitting (RR 0.8; 95% CI 0.6 to 1.0), passing urine (RR 0.6; 95% CI 0.4 to 1.0) and on opening their bowels (RR 0.6; 95% CI 0.2 to 0.9) compared with those women who received placebo. These differences were not sustained 48 hours after birth. Conclusions The use of rectal non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug suppositories is a simple, effective and safe method of reducing the pain experienced by women following perineal trauma within the first 24 hours after childbirth. [source]