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In pregnancy the use of drugs, especially during the first trimester, may increase the risk of cleft lip and palate and intrauterine growth retardation ?
Using these drugs to relive anxiety during labor and delivery affect the new born . They may produce respiratory depression, poor sucking, sedation, hypotonia and hypothermia.
(Edited by María Moya Guirao, M.D.)
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Placebos are inactive substances used in controlled studies for comparison with presumed active drugs or prescribed with the intent to relieve symptoms ?
(Edited by María Moya Guirao, MD)
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in the elderly the use of anxiety drugs, particularly Benzodiazepines, may increase the risk of oversedation, paradoxical excitement, confusion and delirium ?
These responses may be explained by age-dependent changes in drug pharmacokinetics and increased target organ sensitivity. The elderly have dismished hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes and drugs elimination capacity.
(Edited by María Moya Guirao, MD)
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The Benzodiazepines withdrawal syndrome occurs in patients who have been taking those drugs ?
The symptoms are : insomnia, dizziness, sweating and muscle cramps.
(Edited by María Moya Guirao, MD)
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Opioids (Heroin, Morphine, etc.) intoxication is characterized by euphoria, itching of the skin, decreased respiratory rate, bradycardia, flushing, meiosis, hypo-tension and decreased body temperature ?
Morphine is an alkaloid of the opium. Morphine was isolated in 1804 by a German pharmacist called Friedrich Sertürner.
The name of Morphine was in the honor of Morpheus, the God of dreams in the ancient Greek mythology.
(Edited by María Moya Guirao, M.D.)
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In drugs abuse Physical dependence is a state of adaptation to a drug accompanied by tolerance and abstinence syndrome ?
In addiction to drugs, alcohol and other substances is common to find tolerance and physical or psychological dependence.
(Edited by Dr. María Moya Guirao, MD)
What is the Abstinence Syndrome ?
The Abstinence Syndrome is characterized by untoward physiologic changes that occur when the drug or alcohol is discontinued or when its effect is counteracted by a specific antagonist.
The use of drugs and the consumption of alcohol develop dependence and tolerance. Many addicts continued using them to prevent the discomfort of withdrawal. Drugs use and alcohol drink have became a part of our culture. Recreational use is often accompanied by ritualization with a set of observed rules and is seldom practiced alone.
Most of the addicts people abuse alcohol or another drug at the same time and may have hospital admissions for overdose, adverse reactions, or withdrawal problems.
(Edited by Dr. María Moya Guirao, MD)
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Naltrexone is a orally bio-available opioid antagonist used in the treatment of opioid addicts ?
Naltrexone has a long duration of action and is generally well tolerated by patients.
Methadone is other drug used for treatment of chronic opioid dependence. Nowadays thousands of opioid addicts are in Methadone maintenance programs in many countries. Methadone is given to addicts orally.
(Edited by Dr. María Moya Guirao, MD)