Review Opioid Taper Dispensing Tips for Kids

November 2025

Your skills are needed to help wean kids off inpatient opioid regimens to prevent and treat withdrawal.

Kids are more prone to opioid withdrawal in the hospital after around-the-clock administration for intubation, trauma, etc.

Withdrawal symptoms (agitation, fever, sweating, etc) can occur when kids stop opioids after 5 or more days of consistent use.

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Table of Contents

Acetaminophen Keep New Acetaminophen Pregnancy Warnings in Perspective
Autism Stay Alert for Leucovorin Orders to Treat Autism and “CFD”
Antibiotics Be Aware of Antibiotic Dosing Differences in Obesity
Med Safety The Pressure Is on With Push-Dose Vasopressors
Infectious Diseases Help Save Newer Antibiotics as Backups for Complicated UTIs
New Drugs Look Out for First-Time Rx Oral Liquids
COVID-19 Sniff Out Whether Azelastine Prevents COVID-19
Pediatrics Review Opioid Taper Dispensing Tips for Kids