Sentences with phrase «codeine through»

A clinical tool for reducing central nervous system depression among neonates exposed to codeine through breast milk.

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While codeine has traditionally been considered safe for breastfeeding mothers, it is known that the drug is converted into morphine, which is transmitted through the breastmilk to the baby, and this can lead to depression of the central nervous system and apnea, which can, in rare cases, be fatal.

Thus, the risk of infant exposure to codeine and morphine through breast milk should be weighed against the benefits of breastfeeding for both the mother and the baby.

It is interesting to see how the Senate rushed through a motion put forward by a senator from Kano State concerning the need to urgently ban the importation and production of codeine - based cough syrups.