Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Pharmacology in pediatrics involves the study of how medications affect children, considering their unique developmental physiology. Children are not simply small adults; they experience significant developmental changes that affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Consequently, pediatric pharmacology requires careful attention to drug dosing, safety, and efficacy to prevent adverse outcomes. This review explores key considerations in pediatric pharmacology, focusing on age-based dosing, weight-based dosing, the role of body surface area in drug calculation, and the importance of drug safety in pediatric populations. Understanding these principles is crucial for optimizing therapeutic interventions in children.
Source: Power System Technology
DOI: 10.52783/pst.1190
Author: Zohoor Hassan Zughaibi
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408688076