Which of the following drugs are believed to be effective in the treatment of post operative shivering?
Ans. (C) Pethidine(Ref: Anesthesiology by Longnecker/1485; KDT 8th/e p503)Pethidine is most effective drug for treatment of post-operative shivering. Other drugs that can be used for this purpose are clonidine, doxapram, ketanserin and alfentanil.
Ondansetron
Diclofenac sodium
Pethidine
Paracetamol
Anaesthesia