A Single Preoperative Dose of Gabapentin to Decreases Postoperative Pain in Ambulatory Anal Surgeries

A Single Preoperative Dose of Gabapentin to Decreases Postoperative Pain in Ambulatory Anal Surgeries

Single dose 600 mg gabapentin will be given preoperatively in anal surgeries

Patients will be grouped into 2 groups of 25 patients each, the first group will receive 600 mg of gabapentin one hour before surgery and the second group will receive a placebo tablet. pain scores will be measured postoperatively

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ASA physical status I or II
2. Aged from 18 to 65 years
3. Scheduled for anal surgeries at Minya University Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of contraindications to neuraxial anesthesia
2. Presence of history of central nervous system or mental disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain, or drug abuse.
3. The use of neuropathic analgesic or antiepileptic drugs