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phenobarbital and Heroin Dependence

phenobarbital has been researched along with Heroin Dependence in 23 studies

Phenobarbital: A barbituric acid derivative that acts as a nonselective central nervous system depressant. It potentiates GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID action on GABA-A RECEPTORS, and modulates chloride currents through receptor channels. It also inhibits glutamate induced depolarizations.
phenobarbital : A member of the class of barbiturates, the structure of which is that of barbituric acid substituted at C-5 by ethyl and phenyl groups.

Heroin Dependence: Strong dependence or addiction, both physiological and emotional, upon HEROIN.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Thrombocytosis was not related to withdrawal symptoms or treatment (phenobarbital or paregoric)."1.26Thrombocytosis and increased circulating platelet aggregates in newborn infants of polydrug users. ( Burstein, Y; Giardina, PJ; Kandall, SR; Peterson, CM; Rausen, AR; Siljestrom, K, 1979)
" It is suggested that reduction of methadone dosage in late pregnancy results in reduced incidence of withdrawal but must be carefully carried out."1.26Observation and treatment of neonatal narcotic withdrawal. ( Chappel, JN; Davis, R; Gumpel, J; Madden, JD; Mejia, A; Zuspan, F, 1977)

Research

Studies (23)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199022 (95.65)18.7374
1990's1 (4.35)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Liu, SJ1
Wang, RI1
Fabris, C1
Prandi, GM1
Berardi, V1
Santoro, MA1
Martano, C1
Mombrò, M1
Ghodse, AH1
Reed, JL1
Mack, JW1
Burstein, Y1
Giardina, PJ1
Rausen, AR1
Kandall, SR2
Siljestrom, K1
Peterson, CM1
Madden, JD1
Chappel, JN1
Zuspan, F1
Gumpel, J1
Mejia, A1
Davis, R1
Finnegan, LP3
Connaughton, JF1
Kron, RE3
Emich, JP1
Zelson, C2
Kaplan, SL1
Litt, M2
Phoenix, MD1
Vargas, GC1
Pildes, RS1
Vidyasagar, D1
Keith, LG1
Woody, GE1
O'Brien, CP1
Greenstein, R1
Kattner, E1
Wesson, DR1
Smith, DE1
Lerner, SE1
Kettner, VR1
Tsueda, K1
Jean-Francois, J1
Richter, RW1
Harper, RG2
Solish, GI1
Purow, HM1
Sang, E1
Panepinto, WC1
Blatman, S1
Sia, CG1
Blenman, S1
Gartner, LM1
Glass, L2
Rothstein, P1
Gould, JB1
Evans, HE1

Clinical Trials (3)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
A Pilot Randomized Comparative Effectiveness Clinical Trial of Buprenorphine vs. Methadone for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence in Pregnancy.[NCT03098407]55 participants (Actual)Interventional2017-04-20Completed
Assessing the Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Newborn Behaviors and Withdrawal Signs in Newborns With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Pilot Study[NCT03890562]12 participants (Actual)Interventional2019-09-04Completed
Donor Human Milk for Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome[NCT02182973]12 participants (Actual)Observational2014-06-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Head Circumference Change at 2 Weeks

Change in head circumference from day 1 to day 14 (cm/wk) (NCT02182973)
Timeframe: 2 weeks

Interventioncm/wk (Mean)
Donor Human Milk0.4
Historical Control0.6

Percentage of Infants Achieving a GI Subscore >2 Over the Study Period

Minimum score:0; Maximum score 13. Higher scores mean more GI distress (NCT02182973)
Timeframe: 2 weeks

InterventionPercentage of participants (Number)
Donor Human Milk39
Historical Controls61

Weight Change at 2 Weeks

Change in weight from study day 1 to study day 14 (grams/day) Weight day 14 - weight day 1 divided by 14 (NCT02182973)
Timeframe: 2 weeks

Interventiongrams/day (Mean)
Donor Human Milk19.1
Historical Control20.5

Reviews

4 reviews available for phenobarbital and Heroin Dependence

ArticleYear
[The newborn infant of the drug-dependent mother. Review of literature and personal case reports].
    Minerva pediatrica, 1980, May-31, Volume: 32, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Female; Fetal Diseases; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases

1980
The effect of maternal narcotic addiction on the newborn infant.
    Psychological medicine, 1977, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Breast Feeding; Female; Fertility; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant Mo

1977
[Findings in newborn infants following drug abuse or drug weaning in the mother].
    Der Gynakologe, 1991, Volume: 24, Issue:6

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adult; Female; Fetal Growth Retardation; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Inf

1991
Narcotic poisoning of children (1) through accidental ingestion of methadone and (2) in utero.
    Pediatrics, 1974, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Apgar Score; Birth Weight; Child; Child Care; Female; Gestational Age; Heroin

1974

Other Studies

19 other studies available for phenobarbital and Heroin Dependence

ArticleYear
Case report of barbiturate-induced enhancement of methadone metabolism and withdrawal syndrome.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1984, Volume: 141, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Biotransformation; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Male; Methadone; Phenobarbital; Substan

1984
Thrombocytosis and increased circulating platelet aggregates in newborn infants of polydrug users.
    The Journal of pediatrics, 1979, Volume: 94, Issue:6

    Topics: Amphetamine; Cocaine; Diazepam; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant,

1979
Observation and treatment of neonatal narcotic withdrawal.
    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 1977, Jan-15, Volume: 127, Issue:2

    Topics: Diazepam; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, New

1977
Neonatal abstinence syndrome: assessment and management.
    Addictive diseases, 1975, Volume: 2, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Antidiarrheals; Central Nervous System; Diazepam; Digestive System; Female; He

1975
Acute management of neonatal addiction.
    Addictive diseases, 1975, Volume: 2, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Antidiarrheals; Chlorpromazine; Diazepam; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant

1975
The assessment of behavioral change in infants undergoing narcotic withdrawal: comparative data from clinical and objective methods.
    Addictive diseases, 1975, Volume: 2, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Arousal; Attention; Central Nervous System; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infa

1975
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
Narcotic addiction in the newborn: differences in behavior generated by methadone and heroin.
    International journal of clinical pharmacology and biopharmacy, 1975, Volume: 12, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adaptation, Physiological; Diazepam; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, New

1975
Misuse and abuse of diazepam: an increasingly common medical problem.
    The International journal of the addictions, 1975, Volume: 10, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Diazepam; Drug Prescriptions; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Legislation, Drug; Male; Methadone;

1975
Treatment of polydrug users in San Francisco.
    The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse, 1974, Volume: 1, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aftercare; Alcoholism; Ambulatory Care; Anti-Anxiety Agents; California; Crisis Intervention;

1974
Cardiac standstill in tetanus: review of seven consecutive cases.
    International surgery, 1973, Volume: 58, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Electrocardiography; Female; Heart Arrest; Heroin Dependence; Humans; H

1973
Infant of the addicted mother.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1973, Jun-28, Volume: 288, Issue:26

    Topics: Chlorpromazine; Diazepam; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Disea

1973
The effect of a methadone treatment program upon pregnant heroin addicts and their newborn infants.
    Pediatrics, 1974, Volume: 54, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Birth Weight; Blood Glucose; Calcium; Female; Fetus; Gestational Age; Heroin Dependence; Huma

1974
Treatment of neonatal withdrawal syndrome.
    The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 1973, May-25, Volume: 15, Issue:11

    Topics: Chlorpromazine; Diazepam; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Methadone; Opium; Phenobarbita

1973
Observations on the sudden death of infants born to addicted mothers.
    Proceedings. National Conference on Methadone Treatment, 1973, Volume: 2

    Topics: Adult; Death, Sudden; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant; Infant Mortality; Infant, Newborn;

1973
Late presentation of drug withdrawal symptoms in newborns.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1974, Volume: 127, Issue:1

    Topics: Birth Weight; Camphor; Diazepam; Female; Gestational Age; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant; Infant,

1974
Narcotic withdrawal in the newborn infant.
    Journal of the National Medical Association, 1974, Volume: 66, Issue:2

    Topics: Diazepam; Female; Fetus; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Mate

1974
Born with a habit. Infants of drug-addicted mothers.
    Pediatric clinics of North America, 1974, Volume: 21, Issue:2

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adult; Age Factors; Barbiturates; Camphor; Chlorpromazine; Codeine; Dia

1974
Narcotic withdrawal in the newborn.
    American family physician, 1972, Volume: 6, Issue:1

    Topics: Birth Weight; Chlorpromazine; Cocaine; Female; Heroin Dependence; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, N

1972