Respiratory arrest and prolonged respiratory depression after one low, subcutaneous dose of alphaprodine for obstetric analgesia. A case report.

Abstract

Alphaprodine hydrochloride is an analgesic used commonly in the obstetric suite. A case of prolonged respiratory depression occurred after the administration of low-dose alphaprodine. Other cases of serious sequelae associated with the use of this drug have been reported on.

• Authors: J D Fuller, W R Crombleholme
• Journal: The Journal of reproductive medicine (J Reprod Med) Vol. 32 Issue 2 Pg. 149-51 (Feb 1987) ISSN: 0024-7758 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3560080 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Alphaprodine

Topics

• Adult
• Alphaprodine (administration & dosage, adverse effects)
• Anesthesia, Obstetrical
• Depression, Chemical
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Subcutaneous
• Pregnancy
• Respiration (drug effects)
• Respiratory Insufficiency (chemically induced)
• Time Factors