Comparison of Two Combinations of Opioid and Non-opioid Analgesics for Acute Periradicular Abscess
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy of two combinations of
opioid and non-opioid analgesics for acute periradicular abscesses.
Methodology: This study included 24 patients who sought emergency care in a Brazilian dental
school. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: Codeine/Acetaminophen - oral
prescription of codeine (30 mg) plus acetaminophen (500 mg), every 4 h, for 3 days or
Tramadol/Acetaminophen - oral prescription of tramadol hydrochloride (37.5 mg) plus
acetaminophen (500 mg) on the same schedule. Patients recorded pain scores in a pain diary 6,
12, 24, 48, and 72 h after treatment, using the Visual Analogue Scale.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Collaborator:
Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior.