Neonatal and Pediatric Pharmacology: Therapeutic Principles in Practice, 4th Edition

Yaffe, 2010

Overview

Written by experts at the forefront of current research and clinical practice, this book provides evidence-based guidelines for safe, effective, and rational drug therapy in newborns, children, and adolescents. It covers specific recommendations for all major drug classes and diseases, a detailed section on drugs and the newborn, and chapters on specific treatment settings such as the pediatric intensive care unit and emergency room. Advanced topics include adverse effects, interactions, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics, pharmacoproteomics, drug development, and clinical trials in infants and children. Appendices feature a neonatal and a pediatric formulary. The Fourth Edition includes updated information on drug interactions and regulatory issues, plus new chapters on nutrient supplements and biotransformation of medications by the human placenta.

Who it's for

• Healthcare professionals involved in neonatal and pediatric care
• Clinicians seeking evidence-based guidelines for drug therapy in young patients
• Researchers in pediatric pharmacology

Key features

• Comprehensive coverage of drug therapy for newborns, children, and adolescents
• Evidence-based guidelines for safe and effective medication use
• Detailed sections on specific drug classes, diseases, and treatment settings
• Chapters on advanced pharmacological topics and clinical trials
• Updated information on drug interactions and regulatory issues
• New chapters on nutrient supplements and placental drug biotransformation
• Hardback binding, 1072 pages