Overview

Comparison between the effect of oral Melatonin and Hydroxyzine for Preventing Preoperative Anxiety in pediatric Patients Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. ASA: class l
2. Sex: male and female
3. Age: from 3 to 10 years old
4. Children scheduled for adenotonsillectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

1. All children with a history of chronic illness, or developmental delay were excluded from the study
2. History of an autoimmune disease
3. Concurrent use of immunosuppressive treatment
4. Sleep disturbances, speech or communication problems
5. allergic to hydroxyzine, cetirizine, or other derivatives of piperazine, aminophylline, and ethylenediamine.
6. hydroxyzine is contraindicated in patients with acute porphyria

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