Comparison of Epidural Oxycodone and Epidural Morphine
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The primary objectives of this study are to compare the efficacy of pain relief between
epidural oxycodone and epidural morphine for postoperative analgesia after elective caesarean
section and to compare the incidence and severity of pruritus. Secondary objectives are to
compare other side effects of epidural administered oxycodone and morphine (nausea and
vomiting, sedation, respiratory depression) and to investigate the safety and efficacy of
epidural oxycodone and epidural morphine after use for postoperative analgesia in caesarean
sections.