by M Peeler 2024 Cited by 18It has been well studied in pregnancy and is not associated with teratogenic effects on the fetus (SAMHSA, 2024). effect than full agonists like methadone. It
Because opioid withdrawal can be damaging to a fetus, she was prescribed methadone. A guard took her to the methadone clinic for a daily dose of 20 milligrams
Scientific evidence indicates that methadone is not harmful to a developing fetus. The National Institutes of Health has determined that methadone used during
Conclusion. Methadone is a safe drug for use during pregnancy as it offers a lesser risk of developmental anomalies in the fetus compared to
by LM Jansson 2024 Cited by 64Split-dosing may be beneficial for methadone-maintained pregnant women. Keywords: Methadone, methadone dosing, pregnancy, fetus, fetal neurobehaviour.
While there are numerous reports on the management of the methadone-exposed newborn, the effects of methadone on the fetus are less well understood. Both methadone and buprenorphine cross the placenta [9, 10] with concentrations that reflect maternal dose during pregnancy [11, 12] and, as such, have the potential to affect the fetus.
Conclusion. Methadone is a safe drug for use during pregnancy as it offers a lesser risk of developmental anomalies in the fetus compared to
by M Peeler 2024 Cited by 18It has been well studied in pregnancy and is not associated with teratogenic effects on the fetus (SAMHSA, 2024). methadone when taken throughout pregnancy (
Benefits of maternal methadone maintenance include the prevention of opioid withdrawal in the mother, improved health and growth of the fetus, and decreases in
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