European journal of anaesthesiology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Metamizole vs. ibuprofen at home after day case surgery: A double-blind randomised controlled noninferiority trial.
NSAIDs and paracetamol are the cornerstones of pain treatment after day case surgery. However, NSAIDs have numerous contraindications and consequently are not suitable in up to 25% of patients. Metamizole is a non-opioid compound with a favourable gastro-intestinal and cardiovascular profile compared with NSAIDs. ⋯ Paracetamol/metamizole and paracetamol/ibuprofen are equally effective in treatment of acute postoperative pain at home after ambulatory surgery with comparable patient satisfaction levels.