But a study by a team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows that pregnant women are commonly being prescribed opioids — narcotic pain relievers such as hydrocodone — which results in an increased likelihood of NAS. (sciencedaily.com)
Prior to any surgery, all our feline patients are pre-medicated with a gentle combination of narcotic pain relievers, muscle relaxants and sedatives. (cathospitalofchicago.com)
Dr. Sachs: Caution is advised for nursing women using narcotic pain relievers because of the potential for adverse effects in nursing infants, and some are not recommended at all for use in nursing women because they are concentrated in breast milk. (medscape.com)