Main description:

This directory is a complete guide to paediatric drugs for paediatricians and trainees.

The ninth edition has been fully revised and expanded with many new drugs added.

Divided into nine sections, the book begins with an overview of pharmacotherapy in children, followed by detail on numerous general and systemic medications.

The next chapters cover drugs for infectious diseases, unclassified drugs, drug therapy in neonates, pharmacotherapy in emergencies, and vaccines.

The book concludes with an extensive appendices section and detailed glossary of abbreviations.

The comprehensive text is enhanced by illustrations and tables to assist learning.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to paediatric drugs


• Fully revised ninth edition with many new drugs included


• Features extensive appendices


• Previous edition (9789351521556) published in 2014

Contents:

SECTION 1: BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY IN NEONATES, INFANTS AND CHILDREN

1. Principles


2. Rational Drug Therapy


3. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring


4. Certain Golden Rules in Pediatric Drug Therapy

SECTION 2: GENERAL AND SYSTEMIC MEDICATIONS

5. Analgesics/Antipyretics/Nonsteroid Anti-inflammatory Drugs


6. Antacids


7. Anti-acne Drugs


8. Antiasthma Drugs/Bronchodilators


9. Anticancer Drugs


10. Anticoagulants


11. Anticonvulsants


12. Antidiarrheals


13. Antiemetics


14. Antifibrillatory Drugs


15. Antihistaminic Drugs


16. Antihypertensive Drugs


17. Antimyasthenia Drugs


18. Antireflux Drugs


19. Antipsychotic Drugs


20. Antispasmodics/Antiflatulence Drugs


21. Antitoxins


22. Antitussives and Cough Expectorants


23. Cardiotonic Drugs


24. Chelating Agents (Chelants, Chelators)


25. Colony-stimulating Factors


26. Diuretics


27. Drugs for Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder


28. Drugs for Apnea of Prematurity


29. Drugs for Bleeding Control


30. Drugs for Endocrinal Disorders/Hormones/Enzymes


31. Drugs for Gout


32. Drugs for Vertigo


33. Hematinics


34. Immunoglobulins


35. Macrominerals


36. Micronutrients


37. Muscle Relaxants


38. Nasal Decongestants


39. Nutritional Supplements


40. Plasma Volume Expanders


41. Stool Softeners/Laxatives


42. Vasodilators


43. Vitamins

SECTION 3: DRUGS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES

44. Antibacterial Drugs


45. Antimycobacterial Drugs


46. Antiviral Drugs


47. Antifungal Drugs


48. Antiparasitic (Intestinal) Drugs


49. Antiparasitic (Extraintestinal) Drugs

SECTION 4: UNCLASSIFIED DRUGS

50. Miscellaneous Drugs

SECTION 5: DRUG THERAPY IN NEONATES

51. Emergency Drugs in Neonates


52. Drug Dosage in Neonates

SECTION 6: PHARMACOTHERAPY IN EMERGENCIES

53. Important Emergency Drugs


54. Pharmacotherapy of Common Pediatric Emergencies

SECTION 7: VACCINES

55. Conventional and New Vaccines for Routine Use


56. Combination Vaccines

APPENDICES: USEFUL INFORMATION RELATED TO PEDIATRIC DRUG THERAPY

Appendix 1: Specific Antidotes

Appendix 2: Various Solutions Used in the Treatment of Dehydration and Dyselectrolytemia

Appendix 3: Drugs in Treatment/Prevention of Fetal Disease

Appendix 4: Therapeutic Range of Some Drugs

Appendix 5: Drugs Excreted into Breast Milk

Appendix 6: Drugs that Discolor the Stools

Appendix 7: Drugs that Discolor the Urine

Appendix 8: Drugs Likely to Cause Hemolysis in G6PD Deficiency

Appendix 9: Drugs that may Cause Specific Side Effects

Appendix 10: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) Specific to Certain Drugs

Appendix 11: Nomogram for Estimation of Surface Area

Appendix 12: Drug Groups with Adverse Effects on Vitamin Status

Appendix 13: Potential Drug Interaction with Chemotherapy

Appendix 14: Banned Single Dose Drug Combinations (in India)

Appendix 15: Banned Fixed Dose Drug Combinations with Other Agents (in India)

Appendix 16: India’s National Immunization Schedule

Appendix 17: Indian Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Recommendations (Latest)

Appendix 18: Adverse Events Following Immunization

Index