Paracetamol and selective and non-selective non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the reduction of morphine-related side-effects after major surgery: a systematic review

McDaid C, Maund E, Rice S, Wright K, Jenkins B, Woolacott N
Record ID 32010000163
English
Authors' recommendations: Study found no strong case for routine addition of paracetamol, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors to patient-controlled administered morphine to reduce morphine consumption and associated adverse effects in the 24 hours following major surgery
Details
Project Status: Completed
URL for project: http://www.hta.ac.uk/1853
Year Published: 2010
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Acetaminophen
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Morphine
  • Pain, Postoperative
Contact
Organisation Name: NIHR Health Technology Assessment programme
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Contact Email: journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
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