Pediatric Drug Directory (9th Ed., New edition)

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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

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

  1. Analgesics/Antipyretics/Nonsteroid Anti-inflammatory Drugs
  2. Antacids
  3. Anti-acne Drugs
  4. Antiasthma Drugs/Bronchodilators
  5. Anticancer Drugs
  6. Anticoagulants
  7. Anticonvulsants
  8. Antidiarrheals
  9. Antiemetics
  10. Antifibrillatory Drugs
  11. Antihistaminic Drugs
  12. Antihypertensive Drugs
  13. Antimyasthenia Drugs
  14. Antireflux Drugs
  15. Antipsychotic Drugs
  16. Antispasmodics/Antiflatulence Drugs
  17. Antitoxins
  18. Antitussives and Cough Expectorants
  19. Cardiotonic Drugs
  20. Chelating Agents (Chelants, Chelators)
  21. Colony-stimulating Factors
  22. Diuretics
  23. Drugs for Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  24. Drugs for Apnea of Prematurity
  25. Drugs for Bleeding Control
  26. Drugs for Endocrinal Disorders/Hormones/Enzymes
  27. Drugs for Gout
  28. Drugs for Vertigo
  29. Hematinics
  30. Immunoglobulins
  31. Macrominerals
  32. Micronutrients
  33. Muscle Relaxants
  34. Nasal Decongestants
  35. Nutritional Supplements
  36. Plasma Volume Expanders
  37. Stool Softeners/Laxatives
  38. Vasodilators
  39. Vitamins

 

SECTION 3: DRUGS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES

  1. Antibacterial Drugs
  2. Antimycobacterial Drugs
  3. Antiviral Drugs
  4. Antifungal Drugs
  5. Antiparasitic (Intestinal) Drugs
  6. Antiparasitic (Extraintestinal) Drugs

 

SECTION 4: UNCLASSIFIED DRUGS

  1. Miscellaneous Drugs

 

SECTION 5: DRUG THERAPY IN NEONATES

  1. Emergency Drugs in Neonates
  2. Drug Dosage in Neonates

 

SECTION 6: PHARMACOTHERAPY IN EMERGENCIES

  1. Important Emergency Drugs
  2. Pharmacotherapy of Common Pediatric Emergencies

 

SECTION 7: VACCINES

  1. Conventional and New Vaccines for Routine Use
  2. 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

 

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Suraj Gupte MD FIAP FSAMS FRSTMH
Professor and Head, Postgraduate Department of Paediatrics, Mamata Medical College and General and Super Specialty Hospitals, Khammam, Telangana, India

Novy Gupte MD
Drug Regulatory Consultant, Clinical Development Service Agency, Department of Pharmacology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India