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  • Title: Treating women with opioid use disorder during pregnancy in Appalachia: Initial neonatal outcomes following buprenorphine + naloxone exposure.
    Author: Nguyen L, Lander LR, O'Grady KE, Marshalek PJ, Schmidt A, Kelly AK, Jones HE.
    Journal: Am J Addict; 2018 Mar; 27(2):92-96. PubMed ID: 29473258.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Rising concerns regarding diversion and misuse of mono-buprenorphine for treatment of pregnant women with opioid use disorders have sparked interest in the use of buprenorphine + naloxone to reduce misuse and diversion rates. Examined the relationship of prenatal buprenorphine + naloxone exposure to neonatal outcomes. METHODS: This is a retrospective chart review of 26 mother infant dyads in comprehensive medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine + naloxone during pregnancy. RESULTS: All neonatal birth outcome parameters were within normal ranges, albeit on the lower side of normal for gestational age and birth weight. Only 19% of neonates required morphine pharmacology for NAS. CONCLUSIONS: Use of buprenorphine + naloxone shows relative safety in pregnancy. SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: These findings can help better guide prescribing practices for pregnant patients at risk for misuse or diversion of buprenorphine. (Am J Addict 2018;27:92-96).
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