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A new born child developed respiratory depression in neonatal ward. Which of the following drug is the cause
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The correct answer is  Opioids like fentanyl, codeine, pethidine, morphine causes respiratory distress in neonates. Epidural opioid analgesia is commonly employed as a therapeutic modality in the management of pain during labor and can cause neonatal respiratory depression. Reference : page 740 Ghai Essential Pediatrics 8th edition