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Neonatal withdrawal syndrome due to maternal codeine use

Author(s) -

Vrinda Nair,

Amuchou Soraisham,

Albert Akierman

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - Uncategorized

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/17.5.e40

Subject(s) - codeine , medicine , medical prescription , analgesic , narcotic , gynecology , anesthesia , morphine , nursing

Neonatal withdrawal from maternal drugs and medications is not uncommon. Codeine-containing analgesic preparations given to pregnant mothers for headache have been identified as a cause of neonatal withdrawal syndrome. The present case highlights the importance of obtaining a detailed maternal drug history including prescription and nonprescription drugs, and highlights the need for prenatal counselling for women who are taking narcotic-containing analgesics.

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