Think twice before prescribing certain drugs to children

Publication date: Available online 19 December 2018

Source: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Author(s): Nicholas P. Saggese

Abstract

Codeine, tramadol, and hydrocodone have been associated with morbidity and death in children, secondary to respiratory depression. The aim of this paper is to increase awareness of this issue and to encourage clinicians to prescribe safer alternatives such as morphine, ibuprofen, or paracetamol.

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