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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

Principles
Rational Drug Therapy
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Certain Golden Rules in Pediatric Drug Therapy

SECTION 2: GENERAL AND SYSTEMIC MEDICATIONS

Analgesics/Antipyretics/Nonsteroid Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Antacids
Anti-acne Drugs
Antiasthma Drugs/Bronchodilators
Anticancer Drugs
Anticoagulants
Anticonvulsants
Antidiarrheals
Antiemetics
Antifibrillatory Drugs
Antihistaminic Drugs
Antihypertensive Drugs
Antimyasthenia Drugs
Antireflux Drugs
Antipsychotic Drugs
Antispasmodics/Antiflatulence Drugs
Antitoxins
Antitussives and Cough Expectorants
Cardiotonic Drugs
Chelating Agents (Chelants, Chelators)
Colony-stimulating Factors
Diuretics
Drugs for Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Drugs for Apnea of Prematurity
Drugs for Bleeding Control
Drugs for Endocrinal Disorders/Hormones/Enzymes
Drugs for Gout
Drugs for Vertigo
Hematinics
Immunoglobulins
Macrominerals
Micronutrients
Muscle Relaxants
Nasal Decongestants
Nutritional Supplements
Plasma Volume Expanders
Stool Softeners/Laxatives
Vasodilators
Vitamins

SECTION 3: DRUGS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Antibacterial Drugs
Antimycobacterial Drugs
Antiviral Drugs
Antifungal Drugs
Antiparasitic (Intestinal) Drugs
Antiparasitic (Extraintestinal) Drugs

SECTION 4: UNCLASSIFIED DRUGS

Miscellaneous Drugs

SECTION 5: DRUG THERAPY IN NEONATES

Emergency Drugs in Neonates
Drug Dosage in Neonates

SECTION 6: PHARMACOTHERAPY IN EMERGENCIES

Important Emergency Drugs
Pharmacotherapy of Common Pediatric Emergencies

SECTION 7: VACCINES

Conventional and New Vaccines for Routine Use
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


PRODUCT DETAILS

ISBN-13: 9789352704750
Publisher: Jaypee Medical (Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers)
Publication date: December, 2018
Pages: 497
Weight: 410g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Diseases and Disorders, Paediatrics and Neonatal, Pharmacology

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