Serum Serotonin and Pruritus After Intrathecal Morphine in Cesarean Section
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-09-21
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Pruritus is the commonest side effect of intrathecal morphine especially in parturient, but
the exact mechanism of pruritus is not clear. Many mechanisms have been suggested. Among
these mechanisms is the activation of the 5-HT3 receptors by the intrathecally injected
morphine.