Which of the following drugs are believed to be effective in the treatment of postoperative shivering?: (A) Ondansetron, (B) Diclofenac sodium, (C) Pethidine, (D) Paracetamol
Answer is C. Pethidine is the most effective drug for the treatment of post-operative shivering. Other drugs that can be used for this purpose are clonidine, doxapram, ketanserin and alfentanil.