Children and Drugs 2nd Edition
Editors: Samarendra Mahapatro & Nihar Ranjan Mishra
ISBN: 978-81-969270-2-8
Year: 2026
Edition: 2nd Ed.
Length: 177 Pages
Format: Paperback | Single Colour
Children and Drugs – Second Edition is a comprehensive yet concise pediatric pharmacotherapy handbook designed to support safe, rational, and effective drug use in children. This updated edition reflects significant advances in pediatric therapeutics, including the introduction of newer biologicals and biosimilars, revised fluid compositions, and updated national immunisation schedules. Built to meet the everyday needs of clinicians, the book combines foundational pharmacology with practical prescribing guidance tailored to pediatric practice.
Structured across eight well-organized sections, the handbook covers essential principles of pediatric pharmacotherapy, intravenous fluids, vaccines and immunoglobulins, antidotes, electrolyte management, and an extensive alphabetical drug compendium. Each drug entry is presented in a uniform, easy-to-reference format detailing indications, dosage, monitoring parameters, precautions, contraindications, and adverse effects—updated with the latest scientific evidence. The inclusion of prescription writing basics, drug calculations, and special considerations in renal, hepatic, and metabolic disorders makes this book an indispensable bedside and clinic companion.
Key Features
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Updated second edition incorporating advances in pediatric drug therapy
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Covers new biologicals, biosimilars, and newer anti-tubercular drugs
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Includes National and IAP Immunisation Schedules with guidance on adverse events
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Comprehensive section on IV fluids, electrolytes, and poisoning antidotes
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Detailed discussion on pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, dosing, and monitoring in children
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Alphabetically arranged drug monographs with clear, evidence-based details
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Practical appendices covering steroids, banned drugs in India, therapeutic ranges, and RDAs
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Ideal for pediatricians, residents, postgraduate students, and healthcare professionals
This handbook serves as a reliable, up-to-date reference for clinicians committed to delivering safe and effective medication care for children.