A newborn was given a drug in neonatal ICU, but then was found in respiratory distress. The likely drug is?
Morphine
Naloxone
Salbutamol
Soda-bicarb
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Morphine Causes of respiratory depression in neonate Intrapaum asphixia (most common cause). 3 Drugs :- Norcotic analgesics (morphine or other opioids), anaesthetics. Sepsis o Prematurity :- CNS immaturity, surfactant deficiency. Respiratory problems :- Diaphragmatic hernia, obstructive lesions. o CNS abnormalities :- Malformation, trauma. Muscle disorders :- Myopathy, prematurity.