Ondansetron Lozenge Versus Intravenous for Prevention of Shivering in Cesarean Section
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Ondansetron lozenge: Patients will receive ondansetron lozenge 4 mg (Ondalenz ©), 2 hours before surgery.
Ondansetron intravenous: Patients will receive 8 mg of ondansetron IV just before the surgery.
Study summary
This study aims to compare the effect of ondansetron lozenge and intravenous for prevention of shivering in cesarean section (CS).
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Incidence of shivering — 24 hours postoperatively
Shivering will be graded during the intraoperative and postoperative period using the scale validated by Crossley and Mahajan and Tsai and Chu. 0 No shivering 1. Piloerection or peripheral vasoconstriction but no visible shivering 2. Muscular activity in only one muscle group 3. Muscular activity in more than one muscle group but not generalized shivering 4. Shivering involving the whole body
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanta University | Tanta | El-Gharbia | Recruiting |
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