5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists for Propofol Injection Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background and Objectives 5-hydroxytryptamine3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonists have been commonly used to reduce propofol injection pain. The aim of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists in decreasing the incidence and intensity of propofol injection pain.