Table 1.
Baseline demographic profile of the patients undergoing surgeries
| Characteristics (n = 90) | Control group (Diclofenac 100 mg) | Test group 1 (Topiramate 200 mg) | Test group 2 (Lamotrigine 100 mg) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 50.0±16.8 | 48.6±12.6 | 48.9±15.6 | |
| Sex, male:female | 20:10 | 16:14 | 18:12 | |
| Surgery performed, n | ||||
| Inguinal hernioplasty | 12 | 10 | 11 | |
| Inguinal hernia repair | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| Hydrocele repair | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Open appendicectomy | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| Orthopedic surgeries | 4 | 6 | 8 | |
| LSCS | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Hysterectomy | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
| BMI, kg/m2, mean ± SD | 23.3±5.3 | 22.8±2.8 | 24.4±1.4 | |
| Vital parameters, mean ± SD | ||||
| Pulse rate | 72.9±1.4 | 72.9±1 | 75.4±3.2 | |
| SBP, mm Hg | 121.8±2.4 | 121.8±2 | 125.4±4.8 | |
| DBP, mm Hg | 81.4±1.9 | 81.8±2 | 80±0.8 | |
| MAP, mm Hg | 94.8±1.9 | 95.1±2 | 95.1±1.6 | |
| Respiratory rate | 16±0.6 | 16±0.4 | 16±0.4 | |
| SpO2, % | 99±0.4 | 99±0.7 | 99±0.6 | |
BMI = Body mass index; SBP = systolic blood pressure; DBP = diastolic blood pressure; MAP = mean arterial pressure; LSCS = lower segment caesarean section.