The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients at high risk for postoperative nausea and vomiting can benefit from aprepitant, ondansetron and dexamethasone in the perioperative period.
High risk surgical patients for PONV, scheduled for laparoscopic surgery will be distributed in two groups: Group I will receive aprepitant 80 mg per os and Group II will receive placebo per os, one hour before surgery. In the operating room, patients will be submitted to combined intravenous general anesthesia plus spinal anesthesia. All patients will receive dexamethasone 4 mg and ondansetron 4 mg intravenously during the surgical procedure. After surgery, patients will be monitored for pain, nausea and vomiting during 24 hours.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
90
Aprepitant or placebo will be administered to the patient before surgery
Angela Maria Sousa
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Incidence of nausea and vomiting in postoperative period
Time frame: 24 hours
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.