A comparison of the efficacy and rate of side-effects of mefenamic acid and naproxen in adult patients following elective tonsillectomy: A randomized double-blind study
June 5th, 2009 Posted by: admin
Publication year: 2008
Source: Acute Pain, In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 1 October 2008
G., Graf , M., Jelen , D., Jamnig , H., Schabus , W., Pipam , …
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and side-effects of mefenamic acid as compared to naproxen administered postoperatively to patients following elective tonsillectomy. Methods: Fifty patients received either naproxen or mefenamic acid given postoperatively in a randomized fashion following elective tonsillectomy. General anaesthesia for the tonsillectomies was administered in a standardized fashion. Pain intensity was assessed postoperatively at rest and on exertion using the numeric rating scale (NRS) and analgesic consumption. The side-effects were also documented. Results: Forty-one patients were included in the assessment. There were no significant differences with respect to the demographic data. After the 48th postoperative hour the…
