Pediatric Drug Directory

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

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



 



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