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ArticleCureus2023

Real-World Evidence on the Efficacy and Tolerability of Tramadol/Dexketoprofen (TRAM/DKP) Fixed-Dose Combination for the Management of Acute Non-surgical Pain in Asian Patients: A Multicentre Retrospective Case Series.

Saran Tantavisut, Kok Yuen Ho, Edsel F Arandia, Sze Chung Cheng, Sarasate Eiamtanasate, Rahat Jarayabhand, Raymond Alvin J Kokseng, Jesse Jane L Paco, Gopinathan Raju, Prakrit Suwanpramote and 2 more

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Saran TantavisutOrthopaedics, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, THA.
Kok Yuen HoPain Management & Anaesthesiology, The Pain Clinic, Mount Alvernia Medical Centre, Singapore, SGP.
Edsel F ArandiaOrthopaedics, Philippine Orthopedic Center, Quezon City, PHL.
Sze Chung ChengOrthopaedics and Traumatology, Core Health Centre, Kowloon, HKG.
Sarasate EiamtanasateAnaesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, THA.
Rahat JarayabhandOrthopaedics, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok, THA.
Raymond Alvin J KoksengOrthopaedics, St. Luke's Medical Center - Global City, Taguig, PHL.
Jesse Jane L PacoAnaesthesiology, Southern Philippines Medical Center, Davao del Sur, PHL.
Gopinathan RajuAnaesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, MYS.
Prakrit SuwanpramoteOrthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, THA.
Marvin ThepsoparnPain Management Research Unit, Department of Anaesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, THA.
Dinesh NagraleGeneral Practice, A. Menarini Asia-Pacific Holdings Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SGP.

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Abstract

introductionMultimodal analgesia is key in the effective management of acute pain. Previous clinical trials have demonstrated good results with the use of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of tramadol 75 mg and dexketoprofen 25 mg (TRAM/DKP) in acute pain management. However, there is a dearth of real-world evidence on the efficacy and safety of this combination in the management of acute non-surgical pain, especially among Asian patients. The case series reported herein investigates the real-world experiences of physicians and Asian patients with the use of TRAM/DKP FDC in the management of acute non-surgical pain.

methodsData were collected retrospectively on 11 Asian patients across multiple hospitals who had received a short course of TRAM/DKP FDC for acute non-surgical orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic pain. Data on baseline characteristics, medical history, treatment regimen, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction were compiled and shared at a peer-to-peer expert meeting in October 2022.

resultsAll patients experienced a reduction in pain intensity and were very satisfied with pain management, with a mean satisfaction score of 4.3/5. Five patients (range: 63-74 years) experienced mild adverse events, including nausea, vomiting, and dizziness, which resolved with no need for additional treatment in the majority of cases. No serious adverse events were recorded.

conclusionAsian patients with acute non-surgical orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic pain achieved good pain control with TRAM/DKP FDC. The regimen was well tolerated, and patients reported high levels of satisfaction with the outcomes, indicating that TRAM/DKP FDC is an effective choice for the control of acute non-surgical pain in Asian patients.

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acute non-surgical painacute pain managementasianfixed-dose combinationorthopedic pain managementtolerabilitytramadol dexketoprofentramadol dexketoprofen drug combinationtreatment efficacy

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PMID37525772
PMCPMC10386910

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