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Biliary colic as a model for assessing analgesic activity in man.

G Sacchetti, G Caputo, V Mandelli

    The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
    |May 1, 1977
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    Biliary colic pain was effectively treated by pentazocine and indoprofen. Indoprofen showed one-tenth the analgesic potency of pentazocine but with fewer adverse effects, making it a promising non-narcotic pain relief option.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Pain Management
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Biliary colic presents acute pain, serving as a model for pathological pain research.
    • Pharmacological investigations require reliable models for assessing analgesic efficacy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the analgesic effects of a narcotic agent (pentazocine) and a non-narcotic agent (indoprofen).
    • To evaluate the potency and safety profile of indoprofen against pentazocine in managing biliary colic pain.

    Main Methods:

    • Intravenous administration of single doses of pentazocine and indoprofen.
    • Pain intensity was measured using a five-point scale.
    • Distribution-free statistical methods were employed to determine drug potency ratios.

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    Main Results:

    • Indoprofen demonstrated approximately one-tenth the analgesic potency of pentazocine on a weight-for-weight basis.
    • Indoprofen was associated with no adverse reactions.
    • Pentazocine administration resulted in a few adverse reactions.

    Conclusions:

    • Indoprofen offers a viable non-narcotic alternative for managing acute pain, with a favorable safety profile.
    • The study highlights the potential of indoprofen in pain management, particularly when compared to narcotic analgesics.