Impact of ondansetron on withdrawal signs, fentanyl requirement and pain relief in opioid addicted patients under general anesthesia.

CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated a few evidence for beneficial treatment of ondansetron for control of withdrawal symptoms and pain in addicted patients, and more clinical studies are suggested in this regard.
PMID: 30706788 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Current Clinical Pharmacology - January 31, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mahikhan F, Hashemian M, Dehesh T, Jafari E, Jafari M, Rahimi HR Tags: Curr Clin Pharmacol Source Type: research