Role of Preoperative Tapentadol in Reduction of Perioperative Analgesic Requirement After Breast Conservative Surgery in Cancer Patients.

Role of Preoperative Tapentadol in Reduction of Perioperative Analgesic Requirement After Breast Conservative Surgery in Cancer Patients.

This study evaluated the preemptive analgesic efficacy of Tapentadol in reducing peri operative analgesic requirements among patients undergoing breast cancer surgery.

A double blinded prospective RCT was conducted with 70 patients undergoing breast cancer surgery with 35 patients being studied with Administrated drug & other 35 as placebo. Intraoperative & postoperative morphine consumption was calculated and documented.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. 18-60 years
2. ASA 1,2,3
3. Patients scheduled for breast conservation surgery -

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient refusal
2. CKD greater than 3
3. BMI greater than 35
4. Known drug allergy -