JOURNAL ARTICLE

Comment on: Evaluation of the analgesic effect of a combination of oral acetaminophen and oxycodone after extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL).

  • Published In: Urologia Journal, 2026, v. 93, n. 1. P. 133 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tokgöz, Hüsnü; Tokgöz, Özlem 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a study comparing the effectiveness of a 100 mg diclofenac suppository and a combination of 5 mg oxycodone and acetaminophen for treating renal colic pain following shock wave lithotripsy (SWL). The study found that the oxycodone-acetaminophen combination was as effective as diclofenac in pain relief. Additionally, it discusses factors influencing pain perception during SWL, noting that postmenopausal women reported lower pain levels compared to menstruating women and men. The authors suggest that pain management strategies may need to be adjusted based on patient characteristics, particularly for elderly female patients, to optimize treatment outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Urologia Journal. 2026/02, Vol. 93, Issue 1, p133
  • Document Type:Letter
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0391-5603
  • DOI:10.1177/03915603251377595
  • Accession Number:191147518
  • Copyright Statement:Copyright of Urologia Journal is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)

Looking to go deeper into this topic? Look for more articles on EBSCOhost.