Analysis of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs in meconium and its relation to presistant pulmonary hypertension of the newborn

Alano et al conducted a study to detect fetal exposure to nonsterodial antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by meconium analysis and to determine the relationship between fetal exposure and the development of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in newborns. They find that the use of NSAIDs such as a...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2001-03, Vol.107 (3), p.519
Main Authors: Alano, Maria Andrea, Ngougmna, Etienne, Ostrea, Enrique M, G Ganesh Konduri
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Drugs
Hypertension
Pediatrics
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Summary:Alano et al conducted a study to detect fetal exposure to nonsterodial antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) by meconium analysis and to determine the relationship between fetal exposure and the development of persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in newborns. They find that the use of NSAIDs such as aspirin during pregnancy is high and is significantly associated with increased occurrences of PPHN.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275