Fetal and Infant Effects of Maternal Opioid Use during Pregnancy: A Literature Review including Clinical, Toxicological, Pharmacogenomic, and Epigenetic Aspects for Forensic Evaluation

Fetal and Infant Effects of Maternal Opioid Use during Pregnancy: A Literature Review including Clinical, Toxicological, Pharmacogenomic, and Epigenetic Aspects for Forensic Evaluation

The two primary classes of opioid substances are morphine and its synthetic derivative, heroin. Opioids can cross the placental barrier, reaching fetal circulation. Therefore, at any gestational age, the fetus is highly exposed to pharmacologically active opioid metabolites and their associated adve...

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Main Authors: Elena Giovannini, Maria Paola Bonasoni, Jennifer Paola Pascali, Carla Bini, Guido Pelletti, Alberto Gualandi, Giovanni Dal Lago, Andrea Mercati, Beatrice Mariotti, Giulia Paola Pasini, Iarina Alexandra Poll, Paolo Fais
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
opioids in pregnancy
methadone
buprenorphine
neonatal withdrawal symptoms from opioid drugs (NOWS)
toxicology
pharmacogenomic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/11/3/278

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