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methadone and Jaundice, Neonatal

methadone has been researched along with Jaundice, Neonatal in 4 studies

Methadone: A synthetic opioid that is used as the hydrochloride. It is an opioid analgesic that is primarily a mu-opioid agonist. It has actions and uses similar to those of MORPHINE. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1082-3)
methadone : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of dextromethadone and levomethadone. It is a opioid analgesic which is used as a painkiller and as a substitute for heroin in the treatment of heroin addiction.
6-(dimethylamino)-4,4-diphenylheptan-3-one : A ketone that is heptan-3-one substituted by a dimethylamino group at position 6 and two phenyl groups at position 4.

Jaundice, Neonatal: Yellow discoloration of the SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANE; and SCLERA in the NEWBORN. It is a sign of NEONATAL HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA. Most cases are transient self-limiting (PHYSIOLOGICAL NEONATAL JAUNDICE) occurring in the first week of life, but some can be a sign of pathological disorders, particularly LIVER DISEASES.

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (75.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Khosrojerdi, H1
Monzavi, SM1
Afshari, R1
Di Comite, A1
Saracino, P1
Tonti, R1
De Vita, L1
Vargas, GC1
Pildes, RS1
Vidyasagar, D1
Keith, LG1
Zelson, C1
Lee, SJ1
Casalino, M1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for methadone and Jaundice, Neonatal

ArticleYear
Blood products used in exchange transfusion should also be screened for opioids.
    JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 2014, Volume: 64, Issue:3

    Topics: Analgesics, Opioid; Apnea; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Jaundice, Neonatal; Methadone; Transfusion React

2014
[Jaundice in the newborn infant of a "poly-drug-dependent" mother. Heroin and methadone, G6PDH deficiency and antagonism in the enzymatic modulation].
    Minerva pediatrica, 1980, Apr-15, Volume: 32, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Drug Antagonism; Female; Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency; Heroin Dependence; Humans

1980
Effect of maternal heroin addiction on 67 liveborn neonates. Withdrawal symptoms, small body size, and small head circumference were frequent findings.
    Clinical pediatrics, 1975, Volume: 14, Issue:8

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Abnormalities, Multiple; Adult; Birth Weight; Blood Glucose; Cephalomet

1975
Neonatal narcotic addiction. Comparative effects of maternal intake of heroin and methadone.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1973, Dec-06, Volume: 289, Issue:23

    Topics: Adult; Apgar Score; Birth Weight; Chlorpromazine; Female; Gestational Age; Heroin Dependence; Humans

1973