Effect of combining dexmedetomidine and morphine for intravenous patient-controlled analgesia

Perioperative use of dexmedetomidine is associated with reduction in postoperative analgesic requirements. This study examined whether dexmedetomidine added to i.v. patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) morphine could improve analgesia while reducing opioid-related side-effects.

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Analgesia, patient-controlled | Analgesia, postoperative | Analgesics opioid, morphine | Pharmacology, dexmedetomidine