Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
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J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad · Oct 2005
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of metoclopramide, prochlorperazine and placebo in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) following tonsillectomy in young adults.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting following anaesthesia and surgery are common and can create considerable problems regarding management of patients and outcome of the surgical procedure. ⋯ It is concluded that the differences in the results of occurrence of PONV in the experimental group and control group are not statistically significant. However either Prochloperazine 0.1 - 0.2 mg kg(-1) or metoclopramide 0.1 - 0.2 mg kg(-1) can be safely administered as Prophylactic antiemetic till the availability of more efficacious and safe antiemetic drugs.