Neonatal Pharmacology and Nutrition Update

This book provides an authoritative guide to safe and effective drug therapy in neonates, emphasizing the critical differences between neonates, older children, and adults. It highlights how developmental changes in physiology and disease states significantly influence pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, making simple dose scaling from adults inappropriate. By integrating knowledge of fetal and neonatal maturation with drug disposition, the text equips clinicians and researchers to make informed decisions about neonatal pharmacotherapy.

Key Features

• Developmentally focused: Addresses how neonatal growth and maturation impact drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
• Evidence-based dosing: Offers guidance on translating pharmacokinetic data into safe, individualized dosing recommendations for neonates, including preterm infants.
• Drug development insight: Covers the regulation and scientific principles behind neonatal drug formulation.
• Legal and regulatory guidance: Discusses relevant legal and regulatory considerations in neonatal pharmacotherapy.
• Practical clinical application: Balances scientific rigor with actionable information for prescribing and monitoring medications in neonatal care.