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