Neonatal abstinence syndrome has been linked to both illicit drug use as well as use of prescription opioids —
narcotic pain relievers such as hydrocodone — by pregnant women.
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.
Not exact matches
This epidemic of addiction has left millions of people dependent on illegal
narcotics such as heroin, or to prescription opioid
pain relievers like oxycodone (brand name: OxyContin), codeine, and morphine.
Other drugs include: glipizide, a treatment for diabetic cats; the benzodiazepine tranquilizers,
such as diazepam and alprazolam; anti-anxiety medications buspirone and clomipramine; fentanyl, a
narcotic pain reliever; and cyclophosphamide, a chemotherapy agent.
Narcotic pain relievers for severe
pain,
such as morphine, codeine, and Demerol, are available only by prescription.
Before giving metoclopramide, tell your veterinarian if your pet is being given an MAOI
such as selegiline or Anipryl (within the last 14 days), digoxin, cyclosporine, tetracycline, insulin, a
narcotic pain reliever or anticholinergic or antispasmodic medications
such as Bentyl (dicyclomine).
It is possible to combine
narcotic pain relievers,
such as butorphenol (Torbugesic SA, Rx) or hydrocodone (Hycodan Rx) with an NSAID, to get more
pain relief.
Organize and review patient records and ensure that right security measures and precautions are followed when providing regulated medications
such as
narcotics and
pain relievers