title: OxyContin and neonatal abstinence syndrome.
abstract: Opioids are a commonly abused class of drugs. OxyContin abuse, a long-acting oxycodone derivative, has been increasingly identified as a potent narcotic resulting in drug dependence, overdose and even death. Use during pregnancy may result in withdrawal symptoms in the neonate. However, detection of the drug and its metabolites needs special methods in order to initiate appropriate therapy.
authors.affiliation: Division of Neonatology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40536-0298, USA.
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: Nirmala S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Desai
mesh_terms: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009357:Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D010098:Oxycodone / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D010098:Oxycodone