Comparison of IV Nalbuphine Versus Ibuprofen for Postoperative Pain Control in Cesarean Section

Comparison of IV Nalbuphine Versus Ibuprofen for Postoperative Pain Control in Cesarean Section

The local data is insufficient to directly compare IV nalbuphine versus ibuprofen among people in this region. The findings of this study would add to the existing data and would be helpful for health providers to opt for a better option for postoperative pain relief following a cesarean section under general anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parturient females
• Aged between 18-45 years
• Gestational age above 32 weeks
• ASA class I to II
• Anticipated hospital stay for at least 24 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known allergy to the drugs being evaluated in this study
• Renal and/or hepatic impairment (as per medical record)
• History of bronchial asthma or history or risk of intracranial hemorrhage (as per medical record)
• Low platelets count (<70000) or with bleeding diathesis
• BMI above 30 kg/m2