Comparison of oral ketorolac and oral magnesium for postoperative pain management in anorectal surgery: A randomized double-blind clinical trial.

ABSTRACT: ObjectivePostoperative pain is one of the most common complications after anorectal surgery and can delay recovery, lengthen hospital stay, and reduce patient comfort. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are widely used due to their strong analgesic and opioid-sparing effects but are associated with gastrointestinal, renal, and bleeding risks. Magnesium may provide analgesic benefits with fewer adverse effects. However, evidence regarding its efficacy in the oral form and direct comparison with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs remains limited. In this study, we aimed to compare the analgesic effectiveness of oral magnesium with that of oral ketorolac to identify the more suitable analgesic drug in these patients.MethodsIn this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 104 patients

SUBMITTER: Eshagh Hoseini SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799968 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature