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Abstract The cytokine cascade caused by surgical stimulation is complex with various effects on the injured host. Increased production of proinflammatory cytokines from the site of injury causes many systemic changes such as metabolic derangements and hemodynamic instability. Some released cytokines like tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-Ü) and Interleukin 6(IL-6) can cause long lasting hyperalgesia. These proinflammatory cytokines change pain signal transmission through cytokine induced release of some neuroactive substances like nitric oxide, oxygen free radicals and excitatory amino acids. On the other hand anti-inflammatory cytokines are also released during inflammation to counteract these effects and keep balance.Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that has sedative, analgesic, anesthetic-sparing properties with no respiratory depression. Its anti-inflammatory effects are being studied. Intravenous lidocaine can be used in management of chronic pain. Intravenous lidocaine also decreases consumption of inhalational anesthetics. It{u201F}s been associated with early recovery of bowel function. Lidocaine has significant anti-inflammatory properties |