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Probable neonatal propoxyphene withdrawal: a case report
Pediatrics
|June 1, 1975
Summary
Neonatal withdrawal symptoms, including seizures, can occur in infants exposed to propoxyphene. This highlights potential risks for newborns when propoxyphene is used during pregnancy or in addiction treatment programs.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Propoxyphene is an opioid analgesic with potential for neonatal withdrawal.
- Concerns exist regarding propoxyphene's safety in pregnant women and its use in addiction treatment.