Post-obturation Analgesia requirements in patients vaccinated against
Covid-19: a short observational study.
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the need for Post obturation analgesia (acetaminophens)
requirements in patients vaccinated against Covid-19, as the role of the
NASID’s is still controversial, and the most recommended drug is
acetaminophens after Covid-19 Vaccination. Material and Methods: 50
patients vaccinated against Covid-19 undergoing root canal treatments
for symptomatic pulpits in molar teeth, were divided into two groups of
25 each on the basis of gender (Group M for males and Group F for
females.) Each patient was given a prescription for 650 mg of
acetaminophen tablets to be taken 8 hourly with instructions to avail
the same only if needed for pain. They were instructed to keep a record
of the number of tablets consumed as per record sheet 1, and if the pain
did not subside then a stronger analgesic Ketorolac DT 10mg twice a day
had to be taken and recorded. In case the pain was accompanied by
swelling, the patient was given a prescription of amoxicillin 500mg TDS
along with analgesics. Results: In Group M and Group F the mean number
of analgesic tablets required was 0.44±0.65, 0.80±1.08 respectively, and
the difference was statistically insignificant (p=0.360). The
statistical analysis was done by student’s t-test using SPSS
(Statistical Package for Social Sciences) Version 20.0 statistical
Analysis Software. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study,
this is concluded that acetaminophen is effective in relieving
post-obturation pain in patients vaccinated against COVID-19. Keywords:
NSAID’s, Acetaminophen, Root Canal Treatment, COVID-19 vaccination,
Covisheild