Neonatal Drug Withdrawal Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Neonatal Drug Withdrawal treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Neonatal Drug Withdrawal
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for your baby. Treatment options include the following:
Close Monitoring
Your baby may need to stay in the hospital so that he can be closely monitored. Your baby may be watched for:
- Signs of seizures
- Difficulty breathing
- Other serious withdrawal symptoms
Medicines
Your baby may be given medicines to help during withdrawal. Medicines will differ based on the drug your baby is withdrawing from.
Supportive Care
Your baby may need IV fluids (given through a needle), oxygen, high-calorie formula, tube-feeding, or other support as he recovers.
Follow your doctor's instructions.
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