Diclofenac versus Tramadol in the Treatment of Renal Colic: A Prospective, Randomized Trial

Abstract

Objective: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are considered the mainstay in the treatment of renal colic. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are contraindicated in patients with renal failure and are not recommended in patients with certain diseases. In these cases other analgesics should be used. The aim of our study was to compare the analgesic efficacy of intramuscular Diclofenac and Tramadol in the treatment of renal colic in our emergency department.