Unsuspected prenatal opioid exposure: long-term detection by alternative matrices

Ther Drug Monit. 2010 Feb;32(1):1-2. doi: 10.1097/FTD.0b013e3181cb7599.

Abstract

We describe a suspicious case involving a previous heroin addict and her newborn child experiencing symptoms suggestive of withdrawal. Therapeutic drug monitoring was used to determine whether in utero exposure took place.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diazepam / adverse effects
  • Drug Monitoring / methods
  • Female
  • Heroin / adverse effects*
  • Heroin Dependence / complications*
  • Humans
  • Hypnotics and Sedatives / adverse effects
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / etiology
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Hypnotics and Sedatives
  • Heroin
  • Diazepam