Effect of oral gabapentin as pre-emptive analgesia in total abdominal hysterectomy- A randomised prospective placebo controlled study

The postoperative period is an integral part of the surgical experience patient. Post-operative pain affects recovery from anaesthesia and surgery. Pre-emptive use gabapentin speeds up by decreasing post-operative pain. objectives study were to evaluate effect oral on scores, request time for first analgesia total fentanyl requirement in 12 hours patient undergoing abdominal hysterectomy under epidural anaesthesia. : Eighty four ASA grade I II aged 40 60 years, scheduled included study. Each was assigned into two groups (Gabapentin group, group G or Placebo P) 42 each. Participants administered 2 capsules (either placebo) one hour before surgery with sips water. 15ml Ropivacaine 0.75% space through 20 gauge catheter. Pain evaluated post-operatively using visual analogue scale (VAS). Inj. Fentanyl 30 mcg catheter as rescue when patients complained It observed that scores notably lesser compared P at all points (P<0.05). analgesic control significantly less (P<0.001). amount required more We conclude pre-emptive administration 600mg reduces prolongs which requires needed reduced.