Adding neostigmine to a belly block for pain relief after cesarean
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This study tests if adding a medicine called neostigmine to a numbing injection in your belly can improve pain relief after your cesarean section. It might help you feel better with less need for strong painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 19 and 40 years old.
- You must be generally healthy (classified as ASA II) and not have high blood pressure, heart, kidney, or liver problems.
- You must be pregnant with one baby and at least 37 weeks along.
- You must be having a cesarean section with spinal anesthesia through a horizontal cut on your lower belly.
- You must not be allergic to any of the study drugs, and you must not have certain conditions like bleeding disorders or skin infections near the injection site.
- You must be able to understand and rate your pain, and you must not have taken opioids or used recreational drugs recently.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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