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diclofenac and Itching

diclofenac has been researched along with Itching in 9 studies

Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAID) with antipyretic and analgesic actions. It is primarily available as the sodium salt.
diclofenac : A monocarboxylic acid consisting of phenylacetic acid having a (2,6-dichlorophenyl)amino group at the 2-position.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In this prospective randomised study, pruritus and pain were evaluated in patients undergoing abdominal surgery in which intrathecal morphine was administered."9.09The effect of rectal diclofenac on pruritus in patients receiving intrathecal morphine. ( Chambers, F; Colbert, S; Galvin, S; Moriarty, DC; O'Hanlon, DM, 1999)
"In this prospective randomised study, pruritus and pain were evaluated in patients undergoing abdominal surgery in which intrathecal morphine was administered."5.09The effect of rectal diclofenac on pruritus in patients receiving intrathecal morphine. ( Chambers, F; Colbert, S; Galvin, S; Moriarty, DC; O'Hanlon, DM, 1999)
" In this study, a very small dose of intrathecal morphine, in association with intramuscular diclofenac, proved effective for controlling pain after cesarean delivery, with a low incidence of morphine-induced pruritus."5.08Small doses of intrathecal morphine combined with systemic diclofenac for postoperative pain control after cesarean delivery. ( Amaro, AR; Cappelli, EL; Cardoso, MM; Carvalho, JC; Prado, AA, 1998)
"The patient also presented an immediate hypersensitivity reaction after taking diclofenac."1.35Systemic dermatitis due to tetrazepam. ( Laguna-Martínez, JJ; Reaño-Martos, M; Rojo-Andrés, E; Sánchez-Morillas, L; Ubeda, PG, 2008)

Research

Studies (9)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (33.33)18.2507
2000's4 (44.44)29.6817
2010's2 (22.22)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sánchez-Morillas, L1
Laguna-Martínez, JJ1
Reaño-Martos, M1
Rojo-Andrés, E1
Ubeda, PG1
Kanazi, GE1
Aouad, MT1
Abdallah, FW1
Khatib, MI1
Adham, AM1
Harfoush, DW1
Siddik-Sayyid, SM1
Moisseiev, E1
Varssano, D1
Hashimoto, T1
Igarashi, A1
Hoshina, F1
Yamada, M1
Toyoda, Y1
Notsu, Y1
Kohno, S1
Wrench, IJ1
Sanghera, S1
Pinder, A1
Power, L1
Adams, MG1
Moriarty, A1
Cardoso, MM1
Carvalho, JC1
Amaro, AR1
Prado, AA1
Cappelli, EL1
Colbert, S1
O'Hanlon, DM1
Galvin, S1
Chambers, F1
Moriarty, DC1
del Pozo, MD1
Lobera, T1
Blasco, A1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Effectiveness of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Quadratus Lumborum Technique in Patients After Cesarean Section[NCT02804126]Phase 4232 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-06-01Completed
The Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Varied Concentrations of Ropivacaine Used for the Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block After Cesarean Delivery[NCT01170702]Phase 4120 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-01-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Morphine Equivalents 0-24 Hours (Mgs)

Total dose of morphine equivalents (IV equivalent of morphine) taken by the participant 0-24 hours after completion of the TAP block. (NCT01170702)
Timeframe: 24 hours

InterventionMorphine equivalents (mg) (Median)
Group 154
Group 238
Group 332
Group 445

Morphine Equivalents 24-72 Hours (Mgs)

Total dose of morphine equivalents (IV equivalent of morphine) taken by the participant 24-72 hours after completion of the TAP block. (NCT01170702)
Timeframe: 24-72 hours

InterventionMorphine equivalents (mgs) (Median)
Group 167
Group 260
Group 367
Group 467

Morphine Equivalents Total (Mgs)

Total dose of morphine equivalents (IV equivalent of morphine) taken by the participant 0-72 hours after completion of the TAP block. (NCT01170702)
Timeframe: 72 hours

InterventionMorphine equivalents (mgs) (Median)
Group 1120
Group 296
Group 398
Group 4112

Pain Burden at Rest

Pain burden at rest calculated as area under the pain score * time (hr) curve 0-72 hours. (NCT01170702)
Timeframe: 72 hours

Interventionscore on scale * (hr) (Median)
Group 1129
Group 279
Group 379
Group 4151

Pain Burden With Movement

Pain burden with movement calculated as area under the pain score * time (hr) curve 0-72 hours. (NCT01170702)
Timeframe: 72 hours

Interventionpain score * time (hr) curve 72 hours (Median)
Group 1265
Group 2202
Group 3233
Group 4327

Time to First PCA Request

The elapsed time in minutes of the first PCA (patient controlled analgesia) request in time (minutes) from the end of the TAP block. (NCT01170702)
Timeframe: Elapsed time in minutes

InterventionMinutes (Mean)
Group 190
Group 2118
Group 3126
Group 483

Pain Scores at Rest

Pain scores at rest ( 0 low 10 high) using an 11 point VRS (verbal pain scale) at the following hour time points, at the first request for patient controlled analgesia (PCA) then at 2,6,24,and 74 hours after the first request for PCA (patient controlled analgesia). (NCT01170702)
Timeframe: Request for first patient controlled analgesia then at 2,6,24,72 hours after initial PCA request

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Interventionunits on a scale (Median)
At first PCA request2 hous after first PCA request6 hours after first PCA request24 hours after first PCA request72 hours after first PCA reqest
Group 133321
Group 23121.5
Group 320211
Group 422231

Pain Scores With Movement

Pain scores with movement ( 0 low 10 high) using an 11 point VRS (verbal pain scale) at the first request for patient controlled analgesia (PCA) then at 2,6,24,and 74 hours after the first request for PCA (patient controlled analgesia). (NCT01170702)
Timeframe: First PCA request then at 2,6,24,72 hours after first PCA request.

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Interventionunits on a scale (Median)
At first PCA request2 hous after first PCA request6 hours after first PCA request24 hours after first PCA request72 hours after first PCA reqest
Group 154443.5
Group 23.52432
Group 33.53543
Group 443454

Trials

5 trials available for diclofenac and Itching

ArticleYear
The analgesic efficacy of subarachnoid morphine in comparison with ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block after cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial.
    Anesthesia and analgesia, 2010, Volume: 111, Issue:2

    Topics: Abdominal Muscles; Acetaminophen; Adult; Analgesia, Obstetrical; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Analgesic

2010
Comparison of ocular tolerability between preserved and preservative-free diclofenac sodium drops.
    Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2011, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Ophth

2011
Dose response to intrathecal diamorphine for elective caesarean section and compliance with a national audit standard.
    International journal of obstetric anesthesia, 2007, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Analysis of Variance; Anesthesia, Spinal; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroida

2007
Small doses of intrathecal morphine combined with systemic diclofenac for postoperative pain control after cesarean delivery.
    Anesthesia and analgesia, 1998, Volume: 86, Issue:3

    Topics: Cesarean Section; Diclofenac; Female; Humans; Injections, Spinal; Morphine; Nausea; Pain, Postoperat

1998
The effect of rectal diclofenac on pruritus in patients receiving intrathecal morphine.
    Anaesthesia, 1999, Volume: 54, Issue:10

    Topics: Abdomen; Administration, Rectal; Aged; Analgesics, Opioid; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal;

1999

Other Studies

4 other studies available for diclofenac and Itching

ArticleYear
Systemic dermatitis due to tetrazepam.
    Journal of investigational allergology & clinical immunology, 2008, Volume: 18, Issue:5

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Benzodiazepines; Contracture; Dermatitis, Contact; Diclofenac; Drug Hypersensi

2008
Effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on experimental allergic conjunctivitis in Guinea pigs.
    Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2003, Volume: 19, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antigens; Benzophenones;

2003
Use of Ropivacaine in postoperative infusions.
    Paediatric anaesthesia, 1997, Volume: 7, Issue:6

    Topics: Abdomen; Amides; Analgesia, Epidural; Analgesics, Opioid; Anesthetics, Local; Anti-Inflammatory Agen

1997
Selective hypersensitivity to diclofenac.
    Allergy, 2000, Volume: 55, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anaphylaxis; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Diclofenac; Drug Hypersensitivity

2000