The Effectiveness of Myprodol(R) on the Post-tonsillectomy Pain Control and Time to Return to Normal Daily Activities

Kim, Jong Bin; Kim, Sung Wan; Chang, Myung Keun; Cho, Joong Saeng

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES
Pain is one of most troublesome discomfort after tonsillectomy. Although various analgesics have been administrated for pain control, it has not been effectively controlled until now. This study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of Myprodol(R) codein combination analgesics, on the pain control and time to return to normal daily activities. SUBJECTS AND METHOD: Ninety adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy were included in this study. Patients were randomly divided into a Myprodol(R) group (n=30), a NSAID group (n=30) and a codeine group (n=30). They received Myprodol(R) NSAID and codeine, respectively, from the 3rd to 14th postoperative days. On the 1st, 7th and 14th postoperative days, which consisted of rising, breakfast, lunch and supper time, we assessed pain intensity by visual analogue scale. And on the 21st postoperative day, we investigated time to return to normal daily activities and adverse effects of analgesics. RESULTS: When pain intensity on the 1st postoperative day was compared, there was no significant difference among 3 groups. On the 7th postoperative day, the Myprodol(R) group showed significant pain decrease compared with the codeine group but did not with the NSAID group. On the 14th postoperative day, the Myprodol(R) group showed significant pain decrease compared with both NSAID and codeine groups. The Myprodol(R) group also showed shortened recovery time compared with the others and there was no significant adverse effects in any of the groups. CONCLUSION: We find that Myprodol(R) is an effective and safe oral analgesics for pain control and shortens time to return to normal daily activities.