Prescribing accurate drug doses is essential in children so that adequate therapeutic levels are achieved for optimal response & overdosing/under dosing is avoided. This book provides concise but adequate information for Paediatricians & Neonatologists for drug prescription.Age & weight related drug doses are clearly highlighted. Preterm & low birth weight infants are a special subset, who need specific doses & schedules.Doses for them have been included.Emergency medicines with their administration are written for easy referral.Conditions with restrictive drug usage been mentioned.Important information regarding avoidance of breast feeding with maternal drugs usage has been listed. It is a practical ready reference drug book for postgraduates & paediatric care givers.
Prescribing accurate drug doses is essential in children so that adequate therapeutic levels are achieved for optimal response & overdosing/under dosing is avoided. This book provides concise but adequate information for Paediatricians & Neonatologists for drug prescription.Age & weight related drug doses are clearly highlighted. Preterm & low birth weight infants are a special subset, who need specific doses & schedules.Doses for them have been included.Emergency medicines with their administration are written for easy referral.Conditions with restrictive drug usage been mentioned.Important information regarding avoidance of breast feeding with maternal drugs usage has been listed. It is a practical ready reference drug book for postgraduates & paediatric care givers.
