Identifying Co-Exposure to Opiates and Gabapentin During Pregnancy.

Loudin, Sean; Haas, Jessica; Payne, Mary; Linz, Marianna Footo; Meaney-Delman, Dana; Honein, Margaret A; Saunders, Amy · J Pediatr · 2020

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Abstract

Neonatal withdrawal can be difficult to treat in infants with co-exposure to opiates and gabapentin. Because maternal self-report can underestimate exposures, we evaluated the effect of universal toxicology screening for gabapentin. Identification of co-exposure to opiates and gabapentin increased after implementation of toxicology screening, with implications for improved neonatal care.

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