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    The document describes four drugs used for postoperative pain management: Metoclopramide is an antiemetic given intravenously to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can be given intravenously or orally for short-term relief of mild to moderate pain as an alternative to opioids. Tramadol is a centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic that can be used intravenously for immediate relief of moderate to severe pain. Paracetamol is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic that can be given intravenously along with opioids to manage moderate to severe pain.

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    The document describes four drugs used for postoperative pain management: Metoclopramide is an antiemetic given intravenously to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can be given intravenously or orally for short-term relief of mild to moderate pain as an alternative to opioids. Tramadol is a centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic that can be used intravenously for immediate relief of moderate to severe pain. Paracetamol is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic that can be given intravenously along with opioids to manage moderate to severe pain.

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    The document describes four drugs used for postoperative pain management: Metoclopramide is an antiemetic given intravenously to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that can be given intravenously or orally for short-term relief of mild to moderate pain as an alternative to opioids. Tramadol is a centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic that can be used intravenously for immediate relief of moderate to severe pain. Paracetamol is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic that can be given intravenously along with opioids to manage moderate to severe pain.

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    Metoclopramide

    DOSE: 10 mg
    ROUTE:IV
    CLASSIFICATION
    PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC: DOPamine, serotonin receptor antagonist.
    CLINICAL: GI agent, antiemetic

    USE
    Prevent nausea/vomiting after surgery

    Therapeutic Effect: Accelerates intestinal transit, promotes gastric


    emptying. Relieves nausea, vomiting.

    FOR POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

    KETOROLAC
    DOSE:30 mg, 3 doses q 8hours
    ROUTE: IV
    CLASSIFICATION
    PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC: NSAID.
    CLINICAL: Analgesic, intraocular antiinflammatory.
    USES:
    Short-term (5 days or less) relief of mild to moderate pain.Ketorolac,
    when administered intramuscularly or orally, is a safe and effective analgesic
    agent for the short-term management of acute postoperative pain and can be
    used as an alternative to opioid therapy.

    TRAMADOL
    DOSE: 40 mg, 4 doses q 8
    ROUTE: IV
    CLASSIFICATION
    PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC: Centrally acting synthetic opioid.
    CLINICAL: Analgesic

    USES
    Immediate-Release: Management of moderate to moderately severe pain.
    Extended-Release: Around-the-clock management of moderate to
    moderately severe pain for extended period

    PARACETAMOL
    DOSE: 600mg,4 doses q 6
    ROUTE: IV
    CLASSIFICATION:
    PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC:Central analgesic.
    CLINICAL: Nonnarcotic analgesic, antipyretic.

    USES:
    PO, rectal: Temporary relief of mild to moderate pain, headache,
    fever. IV: (Additional)
    Management of moderate to severe pain when combined with opioid
    analgesia.

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