Table 3 Pharmacotherapys used for pain relief and degree of relief with treatment
Item | Frequency (%); N = 300 |
|---|---|
Pharmacotherapy | |
Paracetamol | 112 (56.3) |
Rest | 25 (12.6) |
Diclofenac sodium | 20 (10.1) |
Diclofenac potassium | 11 (5.5) |
Ibuprofen | 9 (4.5) |
Famotidine, Ranitidine, or Esomeprazole | 8 (4.0) |
Pregabalin | 5 (2.5) |
Colchicine | 4 (2.0) |
Laxatives | 4 (2.0) |
Coldwater | 2 (1.0) |
Lornoxicam | 2 (1.0) |
Chlorzoxazone | 2 (1.0) |
Warm compressors | 1 (0.5) |
Scopolamine | 1 (0.5) |
Degree of relief | |
0 % | 53 (26.6) |
10 % | 8 (4.0) |
20 % | 12 (6.0) |
30 % | 6 (3.0) |
40 % | 13 (6.5) |
50 % | 6 (3.0) |
60 % | 11 (5.5) |
70 % | 17 (8.5) |
80 % | 31 (15.6) |
90 % | 21 (10.6) |
100 % | 21 (10.6) |