A STUDY TO FIND THE EFFICACY OF PREGABALIN IN POST OPERATIVE PAIN

Dr Zamiruddin Ahmed

Abstract


Pregabalin is a structural similar drug of the inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-amino butyric acid but it is not functionally the same. It binds to the α-2-δ subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels reducing the release of several excitatory neurotransmitters and blocking the development of hyprealgesia and central sensitization. This study puts in a effort to find the efficacy of this drug in controlling the Post-operative pain.


Keywords


Pregabalin, efficacy, analgesia, pain.

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