Health problems of children differ from those of adults and the child response to illness and drugs varies with age. Pediatricians are confronted with situations that require the use of drugs, which have been evaluated only in adults and understanding of drug action is influenced by normal growth and development. There are developmental changes that influence each phase of pharmacokinetics as well as drug receptor interaction and drug safety profiles.
It is impossible to remember all these features of drugs. Therefore this book has been constructed for easy retrieval of the necessary information in a manner, which is both simplified and yet comprehensive.
It is impossible to remember all these features of drugs. Therefore this book has been constructed for easy retrieval of the necessary information in a manner, which is both simplified and yet comprehensive.
