Which of the following drugs are believed to be effective in the treatment of post operative shivering?: (A) Ondansetron, (B) Diclofenac sodium, (C) Pethidine, (D) Paracetamol
Answer is C. Ans. (C) Pethidine(Ref: Anesthesiology by Longnecker/1485; KDT 8th/e p503)Pethidine is most effective drug for treatment of post-operative shivering. Other drugs that can be used for this purpose are clonidine, doxapram, ketanserin and alfentanil.