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Does esomeprazole prevent post-operative nausea and vomiting?

J Raeder1, V Dahl, E Bjoernestad

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia, Aleris Hospital AS/University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway. johan.rader@medisin.uio.no

Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
|November 14, 2006
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This study found that esomeprazole did not significantly reduce overall post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) incidence. However, it did reduce the total amount of vomit, potentially benefiting patients at risk of aspiration.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that decreases gastric acid production.
  • Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication following surgery.
  • This study investigated esomeprazole's efficacy in preventing PONV.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effect of peri-operative esomeprazole on the incidence and severity of PONV.
  • To identify risk factors associated with PONV in surgical patients.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, randomized trial involving 284 patients undergoing gynecological or cholecystectomy surgery.
  • Patients received either esomeprazole 40 mg or placebo peri-operatively.
  • A standardized anesthesia regimen was administered to all participants.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference in the overall 24-hour incidence of PONV between esomeprazole and placebo groups (77% vs. 81%).
  • Esomeprazole significantly reduced the mean amount of vomit (52g vs. 86g).
  • Neostigmine, opioid use, and type of surgery were identified as significant PONV risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Esomeprazole did not provide a clinically relevant reduction in the overall incidence of PONV.
  • Esomeprazole significantly decreased the total volume of emesis post-operatively.
  • This reduction in vomit volume may be beneficial for patients with aspiration risk.