Postoperative Pain

Updated: July 2, 2024

Background

Epidemiology

Anatomy

Pathophysiology

Etiology

Genetics

Prognostic Factors

Clinical History

Physical Examination

Age group

Associated comorbidity

Associated activity

Acuity of presentation

Differential Diagnoses

Laboratory Studies

Imaging Studies

Procedures

Histologic Findings

Staging

Treatment Paradigm

by Stage

by Modality

Chemotherapy

Radiation Therapy

Surgical Interventions

Hormone Therapy

Immunotherapy

Hyperthermia

Photodynamic Therapy

Stem Cell Transplant

Targeted Therapy

Palliative Care

Medication

valdecoxib

Oral or Bunionectomy surgery :

20 - 40

Tablet

Oral

60 to 75 minutes prior to surgery

parecoxib

For >18 years: 40 mg IM/IV as an initial dose, 20-40 mg every 6-12 hours followed by initial dose (do not exceed 80 mg)

Dose Adjustments

For hepatic impairment:
Moderate (Child-Pugh score 7-9): 20 mg every 6-12 hours (do not exceed 40 mg/day)
Severe (Child-Pugh score >9): Not recommended

bromfenac

Indicated for Cataract Post-Operative Ocular Pain/Inflammation:

0.07% and 0.09% Ophthalmic Solution: Instill 1 drop to each affected eye once a day prior to 1 day before cataract surgery and through post-operative period of 14 days

0.075% Ophthalmic Solution: Instill 1 drop to each affected eye twice a day before one day before cataract surgery and through a postoperative period of 14 days

lavender

lavender tea can be prepared by adding 1-2 teaspoons of whole herb to 8 ounces of boiling water and consumed 1 cup per day to three times daily

dihydrocodeine

Tablet

Oral

Off-label

mefenamic acid/paracetamol

Take one tablet thrice a day

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