Transdermal diclofenac patch- safe analgesic for premolar extractions: Study
According to a recent find, researchers have noted that the transdermal diclofenac patch showed great potential as an analgesic modality in patients undergoing premolar orthodontic extraction, for the management of mild-to-moderate intensity pain.
The study is published in the Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery.
In recent years, an increasing number of topical NSAIDs have become available, among which the transdermal drug delivery system (TDDS) is the most efficient in pain relief, with fewer side effects and good patient compliance. Transdermal patches have been developed as innovative topical delivery systems for diclofenac. The advantages of this route include painless, nonirritant, increased bioavailability, and it can be applied for 24 h.
Sanjay Talnia and his colleagues from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Swami Devi Dyal Hospital, and Dental College, Barwala, Panchkula, Haryana, India conducted the present study to evaluate the efficacy of transdermal diclofenac patch versus oral diclofenac tablet as an analgesic following premolar extractions in orthodontic patients.
Also, the study aimed to compare transdermal diclofenac patch and oral diclofenac sodium tablets in terms of the postoperative analgesia, patient tolerability, adverse events, and compliance.
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