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OxyContin and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

Journal of Perinatology volume 22, pages 324–325 (2002)Cite this article

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Opioids are a commonly abused class of drugs. OxyContin® abuse, a long-acting oxycodone derivative, has been increasingly identified as a potent narcotic resulting in drug dependence, overdose and even death. Use during pregnancy may result in withdrawal symptoms in the neonate. However, detection of the drug and its metabolites needs special methods in order to initiate appropriate therapy.

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  1. Division of Neonatology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA

    Rakesh Rao MD

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA

    Nirmala S Desai MD

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Rao, R., Desai, N. OxyContin and Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. J Perinatol 22, 324–325 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jp.7210744

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