Obstetric Analgesia with Pethidine

Abstract

Clinical trial on 80 normal patients is analysed; 90% had complete or good relief. The drug was given orally in 2, 25 mg. doses half-hourly or 50 mg. followed by 25 mg. occasionally after 40 min. Transient side reactions, vomiting and bradycardia, were noted on the mother, occasional asphyxia in the baby. Labor was normal. The drug seems to be effective and valuable as an analgesic and spasmolytic drug in midwifery.