Research Article

Analgesic Efficacy of Intravenous Ibuprofen in the Treatment of Postoperative Acute Pain: A Phase III Multicenter Randomized Placebo-ControlledDouble-Blind Clinical Trial

Table 2

AEs related to IVIB and morphine. (%) of patients.

Events; n (%)Placebo (n = 119)IVIB 400 mg (n = 115)IVIB 800 mg (n = 111) values

Gastrointestinal dysfunction
 Naupathia12 (10.08)8 (6.96)11 (9.91)0.6487
 Vomiting10 (8.40)4 (3.48)8 (7.21)0.2693
 Flatulence0 (0.00)0 (0.00)1 (0.90)0.3217
 Constipation0 (0.00)1 (0.87)2 (1.80)0.2129
Nervous system
 Headache0 (0.00)0 (0.00)2 (1.80)0.1029
 Dizziness1 (0.84)1 (0.87)3 (2.70)0.4551
 Sedation0 (0.00)0 (0.00)1 (0.90)0.3217
Renal dysfunction
 Elevated serum creatinine0 (0.00)1 (0.87)0 (0.00)0.6551
 Gastrointestinal bleeding0 (0.00)1 (0.87)0 (0.00)0.6551
Cardiovascular events
 Hypotension3 (2.52)2 (1.74)2 (1.80)1
 Fluctuation of blood pressure0 (0.00)1 (0.87)0 (0.00)0.6551
Allergic reactions/rash
 Skin rash0 (0.00)1 (0.87)0 (0.00)0.6551
 Allergic dermatitis2 (1.68)0 (0.00)0 (0.00)0.3317
 Hypersensitivity1 (0.84)0 (0.00)0 (0.00)1
Gastrointestinal bleeding0 (0.00)1 (0.87)0 (0.00)0.6551
Pruritus0 (0.00)1 (0.87)0 (0.00)0.6551
Urinary retention2 (1.68)1 (0.87)2 (1.80)0.8709
Respiratory depression0 (0.00)0 (0.00)0 (0.00)
Thrombophlebitis0 (0.00)0 (0.00)0 (0.00)

AEs: adverse events.