OXYCODONE AND ACETAMINOPHEN tablet United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

oxycodone and acetaminophen tablet

kvk-tech, inc. - oxycodone (unii: cd35pmg570) (oxycodone - unii:cd35pmg570), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - limitations of use because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration [see warnings ] , reserve oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics): - have not been tolerated or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets should not be used for an extended period of time unless the pain remains severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options continue to be inadequate. oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets are contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings ] - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings ] - known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings ] - hypersensitivity to oxycodone, acetaminophen, or any other component of the product (e.g., anaphylaxis) [see warnings, adverse reactions ] controlled substance oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets contains oxycodone, a schedule ii controlled substance. abuse oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets contains oxycodone, a substance with a high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings ]. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. misuse and abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing oxycodone, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets in combination with other abused drugs. “drug-seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating health care provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets poses a risk of overdose and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and other cns depressants. acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant and death. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. dependence both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets, gradually taper the dosage using a patient specific plan that considers the following: the dose of oxycodone and acetaminophen tablets the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration; warnings ]. infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see precautions; pregnancy ].

NAPROXEN tablet United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

naproxen tablet

pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - naproxen (unii: 57y76r9atq) (naproxen - unii:57y76r9atq) - naproxen tablets are indicated for: the relief of the signs and symptoms of: - rheumatoid arthritis - osteoarthritis - ankylosing spondylitis - polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis - tendonitis - bursitis - acute gout the management of: - pain - primary dysmenorrhea naproxen tablets are contraindicated in the following patients: - known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to naproxen or any components of the drug product [see warnings and precautions (5.7, 5.9)] - history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to nsaids have been reported in such patients [see warnings and precautions (5.7, 5.8)] - in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) surgery [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] r isk summary use of nsaids,

FEBUXOSTAT tablet, film coated United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

febuxostat tablet, film coated

mylan pharmaceuticals inc. - febuxostat (unii: 101v0r1n2e) (febuxostat - unii:101v0r1n2e) - febuxostat tablets are a xanthine oxidase (xo) inhibitor indicated for the chronic management of hyperuricemia in adult patients with gout who have an inadequate response to a maximally titrated dose of allopurinol, who are intolerant to allopurinol, or for whom treatment with allopurinol is not advisable. for the safe and effective use of allopurinol, see allopurinol prescribing information. limitations of use: febuxostat tablets are not recommended for the treatment of asymptomatic hyperuricemia. febuxostat tablets are contraindicated in patients being treated with azathioprine or mercaptopurine [see drug interactions (7)] . limited available data with febuxostat tablet use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. no adverse developmental effects were observed in embryo-fetal development studies with oral administration of febuxostat to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses that produced maternal exposures up to 40 and 51 times

RYBELSUS- oral semaglutide tablet United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

rybelsus- oral semaglutide tablet

novo nordisk - semaglutide (unii: 53axn4nnhx) (semaglutide - unii:53axn4nnhx) - rybelsus is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. limitations of use rybelsus is contraindicated in patients with: risk summary available data with rybelsus use in pregnant women are insufficient to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. there are clinical considerations regarding the risks of poorly controlled diabetes in pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . based on animal reproduction studies, there may be potential risks to the fetus from exposure to rybelsus during pregnancy. rybelsus should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. in pregnant rats administered semaglutide during organogenesis, embryofetal mortality, structural abnormalities and alterations to growth occurred at maternal exposures below the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) based on auc. in rabbits and cynomolgus monkeys administered semaglutide during organogenesis, early pregnancy losses and structural abnormalities were observed at exposure below the mrhd (rabbit) and ≥10-fold the mrhd (monkey). these findings coincided with a marked maternal body weight loss in both animal species (see data) . the estimated background risk of major birth defects is 6 to 10% in women with pre-gestational diabetes with an hba1c >7 and has been reported to be as high as 20 to 25% in women with a hba1c >10. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations disease associated maternal and fetal risk poorly controlled diabetes during pregnancy increases the maternal risk for diabetic ketoacidosis, pre- eclampsia, spontaneous abortions, preterm delivery, and delivery complications. poorly controlled diabetes increases the fetal risk for major birth defects, stillbirth, and macrosomia related morbidity. data animal data in a combined fertility and embryofetal development study in rats, subcutaneous doses of 0.01, 0.03 and 0.09 mg/kg/day (0.2-, 0.7-, and 2.1-fold the mrhd) were administered to males for 4 weeks prior to and throughout mating and to females for 2 weeks prior to mating, and throughout organogenesis to gestation day 17. in parental animals, pharmacologically mediated reductions in body weight gain and food consumption were observed at all dose levels. in the offspring, reduced growth and fetuses with visceral (heart blood vessels) and skeletal (cranial bones, vertebra, ribs) abnormalities were observed at the human exposure. in an embryofetal development study in pregnant rabbits, subcutaneous doses of 0.0010, 0.0025 or 0.0075 mg/kg/day (0.06-, 0.6-, and 4.4-fold the mrhd) were administered throughout organogenesis from gestation day 6 to 19. pharmacologically mediated reductions in maternal body weight gain and food consumption were observed at all dose levels. early pregnancy losses and increased incidences of minor visceral (kidney, liver) and skeletal (sternebra) fetal abnormalities were observed at ≥0.0025 mg/kg/day, at clinically relevant exposures. in an embryofetal development study in pregnant cynomolgus monkeys, subcutaneous doses of 0.015, 0.075, and 0.15 mg/kg twice weekly (1.9-, 9.9-, and 29-fold the mrhd) were administered throughout organogenesis, from gestation day 16 to 50. pharmacologically mediated, marked initial maternal body weight loss and reductions in body weight gain and food consumption coincided with the occurrence of sporadic abnormalities (vertebra, sternebra, ribs) at ≥0.075 mg/kg twice weekly (> 9x human exposure). in a pre- and postnatal development study in pregnant cynomolgus monkeys, subcutaneous doses of 0.015, 0.075, and 0.15 mg/kg twice weekly (1.3-, 6.4-, and 14-fold the mrhd) were administered from gestation day 16 to 140. pharmacologically mediated marked initial maternal body weight loss and reductions in body weight gain and food consumption coincided with an increase in early pregnancy losses and led to delivery of slightly smaller offspring at ≥0.075 mg/kg twice weekly (> 6x human exposure). salcaprozate sodium (snac), an absorption enhancer in rybelsus, crosses the placenta and reaches fetal tissues in rats. in a pre- and postnatal development study in pregnant sprague dawley rats, snac was administered orally at 1,000 mg/kg/day (exposure levels were not measured) on gestation day 7 through lactation day 20. an increase in gestation length, an increase in the number of stillbirths and a decrease in pup viability were observed. risk summary there are no data on the presence of semaglutide in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. semaglutide was present in the milk of lactating rats. snac and/or its metabolites concentrated in the milk of lactating rats. when a substance is present in animal milk, it is likely that the substance will be present in human milk (see data) . there are no data on the presence of snac in human milk. since the activity of ugt2b7, an enzyme involved in snac clearance, is lower in infants compared to adults, higher snac plasma levels may occur in neonates and infants. because of the unknown potential for serious adverse reactions in the breastfed infant due to the possible accumulation of snac from breastfeeding and because there are alternative formulations of semaglutide that can be used during lactation, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with rybelsus. data in lactating rats, semaglutide was detected in milk at levels 3- to 12-fold lower than in maternal plasma. snac and/or its metabolites were detected in milk of lactating rats following a single maternal administration on lactation day 10. mean levels of snac and/or its metabolites in milk were approximately 2- to 12-fold higher than in maternal plasma. discontinue rybelsus in women at least 2 months before a planned pregnancy due to the long washout period for semaglutide [see use in specific populations (8.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of rybelsus have not been established in pediatric patients. in the pool of glycemic control trials, 1229 (30%) rybelsus-treated patients were 65 years of age and over and 199 (5%) rybelsus-treated patients were 75 years of age and over [see clinical studies (14)] . in pioneer 6, the cardiovascular outcomes trial, 891 (56%) rybelsus-treated patients were 65 years of age and over and 200 (13%) rybelsus-treated patients were 75 years of age and over. no overall differences in safety or effectiveness for rybelsus have been observed between patients 65 years of age and older and younger adult patients. the safety and effectiveness of rybelsus was evaluated in a 26-week clinical study that included 324 patients with moderate renal impairment (egfr 30 to 59 ml/min/1.73m2 ) [see clinical studies (14.1)]. in patients with renal impairment including end-stage renal disease (esrd), no clinically relevant change in semaglutide pharmacokinetics (pk) was observed [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . no dose adjustment of rybelsus is recommended for patients with renal impairment. in a study in subjects with different degrees of hepatic impairment, no clinically relevant change in semaglutide pharmacokinetics (pk) was observed [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . no dose adjustment of rybelsus is recommended for patients with hepatic impairment.

GABAPENTIN capsule United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

gabapentin capsule

pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - gabapentin (unii: 6cw7f3g59x) (gabapentin - unii:6cw7f3g59x) - gabapentin capsules are indicated for: - management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults - adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy gabapentin capsules are contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), such as gabapentin, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking gabapentin during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling the toll free number 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/ . risk summary there are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with the use of gabapentin in pregnant women. in nonclinical studies in mice, rats, and rabbits, gabapentin was developmentall

BUPRENORPHINE AND NALOXONE film United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

buprenorphine and naloxone film

mylan pharmaceuticals inc. - buprenorphine hydrochloride (unii: 56w8mw3en1) (buprenorphine - unii:40d3scr4gz), naloxone hydrochloride dihydrate (unii: 5q187997ee) (naloxone - unii:36b82amq7n) - buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film is indicated for treatment of opioid dependence. buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support. buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to buprenorphine or naloxone as serious adverse reactions, including anaphylactic shock, have been reported [see warnings and precautions (5.9)] . the data on use of buprenorphine, one of the active ingredients in buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film, in pregnancy, are limited; however, these data do not indicate an increased risk of major malformations specifically due to buprenorphine exposure. there are limited data from randomized clinical trials in women maintained on buprenorphine that were not designed appropriately to assess the risk of major malformations [see data] . observational studies have reported on congenital malformations among buprenorphine-exp

NABUMETONE tablet United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

nabumetone tablet

direct rx - nabumetone (unii: lw0tiw155z) (nabumetone - unii:lw0tiw155z) - carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of nabumetone tablets and other treatment options before deciding to use nabumetone tablets. use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see warnings). nabumetone tablets are indicated for relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. nabumetone tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to nabumetone or its excipients. nabumetone tablets should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to nsaids have been reported in such patients (see warnings, anaphylactoid reactions, and precautions, general, preexisting asthma). in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) surgery [see warnings].

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM injection, solution, concentrate United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim injection, solution, concentrate

teva parenteral medicines, inc. - sulfamethoxazole (unii: je42381tnv) (sulfamethoxazole - unii:je42381tnv), trimethoprim (unii: an164j8y0x) (trimethoprim - unii:an164j8y0x) - sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim injection is indicated in the treatment of pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in adults and pediatric patients two months of age and older. sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim injection is indicated in the treatment of enteritis caused by susceptible strains of shigella flexneri and shigella sonnei in adults and pediatric patients two months of age and older. sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim injection is indicated in the treatment of severe or complicated urinary tract infections in adults and pediatric patients two months of age and older due to susceptible strains of escherichia coli, klebsiella species, enterobacter species, morganella morganii, proteus mirabilis and proteus vulgaris when oral administration of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim injection is not feasible and when the organism is not susceptible to single-agent antibacterials effective in the urinary tract. to reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of sulfamethoxa

HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE AND ACETAMINOPHEN tablet United States - English - NLM (National Library of Medicine)

hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablet

bryant ranch prepack - hydrocodone bitartrate (unii: no70w886kk) (hydrocodone - unii:6yks4y3wq7), acetaminophen (unii: 362o9itl9d) (acetaminophen - unii:362o9itl9d) - hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate. limitations of use because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse, with opioids, even at recommended doses [see warnings ], reserve hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics): - have not been tolerated, or are not expected to be tolerated, - have not provided adequate analgesia, or are not expected to provide adequate analgesia hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings ] - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings ] - known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings ] - hypersensitivity to hydrocodone or acetaminophen (e.g., anaphylaxis) [see warnings , adverse reactions ] hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets contain hydrocodone, a schedule ii controlled substance. hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets contain hydrocodone, a substance with a high potential for abuse similar to other opioids, including fentanyl, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, and tapentadol, can be abused and is subject to misuse, addiction, and criminal diversion [see warnings ]. all patients treated with opioids require careful monitoring for signs of abuse and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. prescription drug abuse is the intentional non-therapeutic use of a prescription drug, even once, for its rewarding psychological or physiological effects. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that develop after repeated substance use and includes a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling its use, persisting in its use despite harmful consequences, a higher priority given to drug use than to other activities and obligations, increased tolerance, and sometimes a physical withdrawal. “drug-seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare provider(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among drug abusers and people suffering from untreated addiction. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with poor pain control. abuse and addiction are separate and distinct from physical dependence and tolerance. health care providers should be aware that addiction may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence in all addicts. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of true addiction. hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, like other opioids, can be diverted for non-medical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic re-evaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets are for oral use only. hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets pose a risk of overdose and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets with alcohol and other central nervous system depressants. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during chronic opioid therapy. tolerance is the need for increasing doses of opioids to maintain a defined effect such as analgesia (in the absence of disease progression or other external factors). tolerance may occur to both the desired and undesired effects of drugs, and may develop at different rates for different effects. physical dependence is a physiological state in which the body adapts to the drug after a period of regular exposure, resulting in withdrawal symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dosage reduction of a drug. withdrawal also may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone, nalmefene), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued opioid usage. do not abruptly discontinue hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drugseeking for abuse. when discontinuing hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets, gradually taper the dosage using a patient-specific plan that considers the following: the dose of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for a long duration at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration, warnings ] infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see precautions; pregnancy ].