Abstract

A PROSPECTIVE STUDY ON GRAVIDITY AND DEFENCE IN WOMEN ARISING FROM THE USE OF TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE AS AN INTRAPARTUM LABOUR ANALGESIC AT TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL

Upendra N., J. S. Venkatesh, Nayana Ranju*, Neeraja Sajeev, Nikhitha Das C. S., Nithya M. Mathew

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Abstract

Background:- Adequate analgesia during labour is beneficial to the mother and has a positive influence on the course of labour and the new born child. There making obstetrical analgesia an essential part of modern obstetrics. Tramadol, opioid used in the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. Data was collected from the patients who were admitted in the Obsterics and Gynecology Department. Objectives:- The object of the study was to appraise the safety and efficacy of Tramadol hydrochloride used in labour at tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods:- This prospective study base was undertaken in chigateri district hospital for a period of six months to analyse the safety and efficacy of tramadol hydrochloride used in labour. The ethical clearance was obtained from institutional ethics committee of S.C.S College of Pharmacy, Harapanahalli. A total of one hundred and fifty eight cases were reviewed and details such as the demographic details, dose, frequency and laboratory parameters during admission was recorded. Results:- The overall data of 158 patients were enrolled in the study. Among the study population of 158 patients, it was noted that 42 had mild pain and 39 had discomforting pain and 30 had distressing pain. Nausea and vomiting are the major side effect of tramadol usage in pregnancy. Conclusion:- Our study revealed that, it can be concluded that tramadol hydrochloride is an effective analgesic drug which can be used for labor and which is safe for both the mother and the baby with minimal side effects.

Keywords: Labour, Tramadol hydrochloride, Analgesic, Pain.