Efficacy of Pre-operative Oral Pregabalin in Ambulatory Inguinal Hernia Repair for Post Operative Pain

Efficacy of Pre-operative Oral Pregabalin in Ambulatory Inguinal Hernia Repair for Post Operative Pain

The study carry out is to determine whether the use of oral pregabalin premedication to assess the analgesic efficacy, opiod sparing, adverse effect and clinical value in post-operative pain management.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of inguinal hernia
• Patient undergo operation under daycare basis
• ASA I-II
• Written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• ASA > II
• Allergic reaction against gabapentin and/or pregabalin
• History of recurrent hernia repair.
• Patient who has taken analgesia prior to the surgery
• Liver failure
• Renal failure
• Pregnancy