Respiratory arrest and prolonged respiratory depression after one low, subcutaneous dose of alphaprodine for obstetric analgesia. A case report.
Alphaprodine hydrochloride is an analgesic used commonly in the obstetric suite. A case of prolonged respiratory depression occurred after the administration of low-dose alphaprodine. Other cases of serious sequelae associated with the use of this drug have been reported on.
D000328:Adult; D000522:Alphaprodine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D011247:Pregnancy; D012119:Respiration / Q000187:drug effects; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013997:Time Factors
D000522:Alphaprodine