Gabapentin Use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Gabapentin was used for the treatment of term and preterm infants with suspected visceral hyperalgesia caused by a variety of neurologic and gastrointestinal morbidities. Improved feeding tolerance and decreased irritability were seen, as well as decreased usage of opioids and benzodiazepines. Adverse events occurred with abrupt discontinuation of this medication.
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Duke Authors
- Bidegain, Margarita
- Cotten, Charles Michael
- Hornik, Chi
- Pizoli, Carolyn Elizabeth
- Smith, Phillip Brian
Cited Authors
- Edwards, L; DeMeo, S; Hornik, CD; Cotten, CM; Smith, PB; Pizoli, C; Hauer, JM; Bidegain, M
Published Date
- February 2016
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 169 /
Start / End Page
- 310 - 312
PubMed ID
- 26578075
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC4729593
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1097-6833
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.10.013
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States