Journal article
Safety of Benzodiazepines in Newborns
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Benzodiazepines are being used in neonatal intensive care units for sedation and control of seizures. However, anecdotal reports suggest that their use in infants may be associated with serious adverse effects (AEs).
OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of AEs from benzodiazepine use in preterm and full-term infants.
Authors
Ng E; Klinger G; Shah V; Taddio A
Journal
Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Vol. 36, No. 7-8, pp. 1150–1155
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
July 2002
DOI
10.1345/aph.1a328
ISSN
1060-0280