The Lexicomp Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook

The Lexicomp Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook, is a valuable point-of-care dosing resource designed to support medical professionals managing pediatric and neonatal patients. It includes more than 1,200 drug monographs featuring concise fields of information specific to neonates and children. It follows a convenient, dictionary-like format, with drug products alphabetically organized and cross-referenced by U.S. and Canadian brand names.

Clear, concise and relevant Lexicomp drug information is supplemented by an extensive Appendix of comparative charts, tables and supportive information, as well as a Therapeutic Category & Key Word Index.

Includes:

·         1,246 Drug Monographs

·         Up to 36 Fields of Information per Monograph

·         More than 150 Extemporaneous Preparation Recipes

·         More than 100 Pages of Appendix Information

Updates to this Edition:

·         64 New Drug Monographs

·         Updates to Hundreds of Existing Monographs, Including Updates Based on New Guideline Recommendations

·         Updated Appendix Topics:

o    Pediatric ALS (PALS) Algorithms

o    Comparison of Representative Topical Corticosteroid Preparations (Classified According to the United States System)

o    Immune Globulin Product Comparison

o    Insulin Products

o    Multivitamin Product Table

o    Enteral Nutrition Product Comparison

o    Carbohydrate Content of Medications

o    Oral Medications That Should Not Be Crushed or Altered