Theophylline versus NSAID in the Treatment of Postdural Puncture  Headache in Obstetric Patients

Tariq Mehmood; Rao Ali Shan  Khan; Muhammad Awais  Qarni; Kaukab Majeed Kayani; Usman  Khalid; Hina  Iftikhar

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v74i3.7837

Authors

Tariq Mehmood Department of Anesthesia, 123 Medical Battalion, Pakistan
Rao Ali Shan Khan Department of Anesthesia, Combined Military Hospital /National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Muhammad Awais Qarni Combined Military Hospital Jehlum/National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) Pakistan
Kaukab Majeed Kayani Department of Anesthesia, Pak Emirates Military Hospital /National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) Rawalpindi Pakistan
Usman Khalid Combined Military Hospital Bannu /National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) Pakistan
Hina Iftikhar Combined Military Hospital Multan /National University of Medical Sciences(NUMS) Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v74i3.7837

Keywords:

Efficacy, NSAID, Oral Theophylline and Postdural puncture headache

Abstract

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of oral Theophylline compared to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in the management of postdural puncture headache in obstetric patients.

Study Design: Quasi-experimental Study.

Place and Duration of Study: Anaesthesia Department, Combined Military Hospital, Kharian Pakistan, from Apr to Sep 2018.

Methodology: Our study enrolled 60 pregnant women suffering from postdural puncture headache. The were divided in to two groups, NSAID-Group (Group-A) who received 30mg of Ketorolac in three divided doses in 24 hours and Theophylline- Group (Group-B) who received 750mg of oral Theophylline in three divided doses in 24 hours after which effects of both drugs were noted.

Results: Pregnant women were enrolled in NSAID-Group and in Theophylline Group. Mean baseline Visual Analogue Scale score was 7.500±0.97 in NSAID-Group and 7.33±0.92 in Theophylline Group. Mean weight was 66.86±5.25 kg in NSAID-Group and 67.16±7.01 Kg in Theophylline-Group. In NSAID-Group efficacy was noted in 7(23.3%) patients as compared to 25(83.3%) patients in Theophylline-Group, (p<0.001).

Conclusion: Theophylline when given orally in the management of postdural puncture headache proved to be a superior alternative to NSAID medication.

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