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Comparison of Efficacy of Granisetron and Promethazine in Control of Hyperemesis Gravidarum Publisher



Aleyasin A1 ; Saffarieh E5 ; Torkamandi H2 ; Hanafi S2 ; Sadeghi F2 ; Mahdavi A1 ; Bahmaei F1 ; Javadi M3, 4
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  1. 1. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Dr. Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Pharmaceutical Care Department, Dr. Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Clinical Pharmacy Department, College of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Abnormal uterine Bleeding Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran

Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India Published:2016


Abstract

Purpose: Hyperemesis gravidarum is the third leading cause of hospitalization during pregnancy. 5-HT3-receptor antagonists are the most effective against chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and radiation. This randomized study aimed to compare and evaluate the efficacies of granisetron and promethazine for controlling nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. Methods: The included patients were administered (oral and intravenous) granisetron and promethazine randomly. The patients were evaluated for nausea and vomiting by a senior gynecology resident blinded to designated drugs. Results: This study revealed that granisetron significantly decreased nausea and vomiting in pregnant women (pi¿½