Neonatal Formulary: Drug Use in Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

·         Bringing together a mix of pharmacological and clinical knowledge, Neonatal Formulary is an essential resource for the neonatal and paediatric ward

·         This book covers the period from conception through pregnancy and beyond with effects of administration of medicines to both mother and baby

·         The drug monographs are up-to-date, extensively referenced and linked to the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews to provide evidence-based use of medicines

·         This unique title details the effects of excipients (i.e. the forgotten ingredients in medicines) which can have the potential for harm in the young or premature baby

·         Online material that is continuoulsy updated complements the print edition, making this title a living resource that presents the latest research in the field

New to this Edition:

·         This new edition has expanded the numbers of drugs covered and also incorporated newer techniques for administration e.g. surfactants being given to spontaneously breathing babies using minimally invasive techniques

·         New analytical techniques are now allowing a greater analysis of the pharmacokinetics of medicines in young and premature infants that previously was not available. These allow optimisation of the dosing regimens, maximising benefit whilst reducing risks.

Part 1: Drug prescribing and drug administration
Terms, symbols, abbreviations, and units
Drug storage and administration
Drugs and the law
The care and use of intravascular lines
Minimising intravenous infusion and drug hazards
Excipients in Neonatal Medicinal Products
Patient Safety Initiatives
Writing a hospital prescription
Adverse reactions and overtreatment
Renal Failure
Body weight and surface area
Effects of therapeutic hypothermia on medications
Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and appropriate dosing
Part 2: Drug monographs
Part 3: Maternal medication and its effect on the baby
Introduction
Further reading
Maternal medication and the baby