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Pediatric Drug Directory
Suraj Gupte, Rita Smith, Novy Gupte
SECTION 1: BASICS OF PHARMACOTHERAPY IN NEONATES, INFANTS AND CHILDREN
CHAPTER 1:
Principles
Certain Definitions
Applied Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Drug Therapy
Drug Absorption and Bioavailability
Volume of Distribution
Metabolism
Elimination Half-life
Clearance
Drug-drug Interaction
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Characteristics of Various Routes of Drug Administration
Intravenous Route
Oral Route
Intramuscular Route
Subcutaneous Route
Sublingual Route
Rectal Route
Intrathecal
Pulmonary (Aerosol, Nebulization)
Drug Dosing and its Calculation
Untoward Effects of Drugs
Maternal Medication and Fetus
Maternal Medication and Breastfeeding
CHAPTER 2:
Rational Drug Therapy
General
Special Situations
In Neonates
In Infants and Children
Immunocompromised Subjects
Medical Devices-associated Infections
CHAPTER 3:
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
CHAPTER 4:
Certain Golden Rules in Pediatric Drug Therapy
SECTION 2: GENERAL MEDICATIONS
CHAPTER 5:
Analgesics/Antipyretics/Nonsteroid Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Codeine
Dextropropoxyphene HCl
Diclofenac Sodium
Fentanyl Citrate
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Mefenamic Acid
Morphine Sulfate
Nimesulide
Naproxen
Pentazocine HCl
Pethidine
Piroxicam
Rofecoxib
CHAPTER 6:
Antiasthma Drugs/ Bronchodilators
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Aminophylline
Cromoglycate Disodium
Montelukast
Magnesium Sulfate
Orciprenaline Sulfate
Salbutamol
Terbutaline Sulfate
Theophylline
Zafirlukast
Inhalation Therapy
Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Budesonide
Ipratropium Bromide
Salmeterol
Terbutaline
CHAPTER 7:
Antihistamines
Astemizole
Cetirizine Dihydrochloride
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Clemastine Fumarate
Cyproheptadine HCl
Dimethindene Maleate
Diphenhydramine HCl
Fexofenadine
Hydroxyzine HCl
Ketotifen
Levocetirizine
Loratadine
Methdilazine HCl
Pheniramine Maleate
Promethazine HCl
Pseudoephedrine
Terfenadine
CHAPTER 8:
Nasal Decongestants
Phenylpropanolamine (PPA)
Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride
Oxymetazoline HCl
Xylometazoline HCl
CHAPTER 9:
Antitussives
Dextromethorphan Hydrochloride
CHAPTER 10:
Gastrointestinal Tract Drugs
Promethazine Hydrochloride
Prochlorperazine (Stemetil)
Trifluoprerazine
Metoclopramide HCl
Domperidone
Ondansetron HCl
Oxyphenonium Bromide
Dicyclomine
Atropine Sulfate
Drotaverine HCl
Hyoscine Butyl Bromide
Pipenzolate Methyl Bromide
Propantheline Bromide
Lactulose
Furazolidone
Colistin Sulfate
Loperamide HCl
Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride
Racecadotril
Aluminum Hydroxide
Ranitidine
Valethamate Bromide
Sucralfate
Cimetidine
Probiotics
Anthelmintics and Antiprotozoal Drugs
CHAPTER 11:
Central Nervous System Drugs
Amitriptyline
Chloral Hydrate
Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride
Chlordiazepoxide
Imipramine
Haloperidol
Nitroxazepine HCl
Pyritinol (Pyrithioxine)
CHAPTER 12:
Anticonvulsants
Phenobarbital Sodium
Primidone
Ethosuximide
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin (Diphenylhydantoin Sodium)
Fosphenytoin
Diazepam
Valproate
Clobazam
Clonazepam
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Levetiracetam
Lorazepam
Midazolam
Nitrazepam
Oxcarbazepine
Paraldehyde
Topiramate
Vigabatrin
Zonisamide
Adrenocorticotropin (ACTH)
Prednisolone
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6)
CHAPTER 13:
Cardiovascular Drugs (Cardiotonics)
Adrenaline (Epinephrine)
Atropine Sulfate
Amiodarone HCl
Amrinone Lactate
Digoxin
Dobutamine
Dopamine HCI
Isoproterenol
Lignocaine/lidocaine HCl
Mephentermine Sulfate
Milrinone
Norepinephrine
Propranolol HCl
Procainamide
Quinidine Sulfate
Vasopressin
CHAPTER 14:
Diuretics
Acetazolamide
Bumetanide
Chlorothiazide
Ethacrynic Acid
Frusemide or Furosemide
Hydrochlorothiazide
Spironolactone
Triamterene
CHAPTER 15:
Anticoagulants
Acenocoumarol
Heparin
Phenindione
Warfarin
Xantinol Nicotinate
CHAPTER 16:
Drugs for Endocrinal Disorders/Hormones/Enzymes
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
Desmopressin Acetate
Growth Hormone (Somatropin)
Vasopressin
Insulin
Pancreatin
Thyroxine
Thyroid (Dessicated)
Carbimazole
Beclomethasone
Betamethasone
Dexamethasone
Cortisone Acetate
Hydrocortisone
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone
Triamcinolone
Methandienone
Nandrolone
Oxymetholone
Ethylestrenol
CHAPTER 17:
Antihypertensive Drugs
Atenolol
Captopril
Clonidine HCI
Diazoxide
Enalapril Maleate
Guanethidine Sulfate
Hydralazine
Labetalol
Nifedipine
Methyldopa
Minoxidil
Propranolol HCl
Reserpine
Sodium Nitroprusside
Verapamil
CHAPTER 18:
Immunoglobulins
Globulin, Anti-Rh D Immune Globulin
Human Normal Immunoglobulin
Human Tetanus Specific Immunoglobulin
Human Rabies Specific Immunoglobulin
Varicella Zoster Immunoglobulin (VZIG)
Human Hepatitis B Specific Globulin/Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Intravenous Immunoglobulin (RSV-IVIG)
IV Immunoglobulin (IVIG)
CHAPTER 19:
Hematinics
Iron
Iron Dextran
Iron Sorbitol
Iron Sucrose Complex
Ferrous Sulfate
Folic Acid
CHAPTER 20:
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
CHAPTER 21:
Trace Elements
Potassium Chloride
Calcium Gluconate
Calcium Chloride
Magnesium Sulfate
Zinc
CHAPTER 22:
Anticancer Drugs
Melphalan
Mitomycin-C
Mercaptopurine
Mustine HCl
Methotrexate
Busulfan
Chlorambucil
Vinblastine
Vincristine
Daunorubicin
Nitrogen Mustard
Cyclophosphamide
Doxorubicin
L-Asparaginase
Allopurinol
CHAPTER 23:
Antitoxins
Antisnake Venom
Tetanus Antitoxin (TAT)
Diphtheria Antitoxin
CHAPTER 24:
Miscellaneous
Albumin
Allopurinol
Dimethylpolysiloxane
Lignocaine
Mannitol
Nalorphine
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)
Probenecid
Surfactant
Ursodeoxycholic Acid/Ursodiol
Triple Dye
SECTION 3: DRUGS FOR INFECTIONS AND INFESTATIONS
CHAPTER 25:
Antibacterial Drugs
Amikacin
Gentamicin
Kanamycin
Neomycin
Netilmicin
Sisomycin Sulfate
Streptomycin Sulfate
Tobramycin Sulfate
Procaine Penicillin
Benzyl (Crystalline) Penicillin
Benzathine Penicillin
Oral Penicillin
Cloxacillin
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin-clavulanate
Ampicillin
Ampicillin-sulbactam
Piperacillin
Ticarcillin
Ticarcillin with Clavulanic Acid
Carbenicillin
Piperacillin
Ticarcillin
Cefaclor
Cefadroxil
Cefazolin
Cefdinir
Cefepime
Cefixime
Cefoperazone
Cefoperazone-sulbactam
Cefotaxime
Cefpodoxime Proxetil
Cefprozil
Ceftaroline
Ceftazidime
Ceftibuten
Ceftizoxime
Ceftobiprole
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone with Sulbactam
Cefuroxime
Cefuroxime Axetil
Cephalexin
Aztreonam
Imipenem-cilastatin
Meropenem
Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Erythromycin
Roxithromycin
Spiramycin
Telithromycin
Lincomycin HCl
Clindamycin
Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin
Nalidixic Acid
Norfloxacin
Ofloxacin
Pefloxacin
Sparfloxacin
Doxycycline
Oxytetracycline
Tetracycline Hydrochloride
Minocycline
Tigecycline
Vancomycin
Teicoplanin
Dalbavancin (Daptomycin)
Oritavancin
Linezolid
Dalfopristin-Quinupristin
Sulfadiazine
Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim
Sulfasalazine
Sulfisoxazole
Chloramphenicol
Metronidazole
Rifampicin
CHAPTER 26:
Antimycobacterial Drugs
Isoniazid [Isonicotinic Acid (INH)]
Pyrazinamide
Ethambutol
Rifampicin
Streptomycin
Ethionamide
Cycloserine
Kanamycin
Para-aminosalicylic Acid (PAS)
Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin
Amikacin
Ampicillin
Azithromycin
Clarithromycin
Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim (TMP-SMZ, Cotrimoxazole)
Clofazimine
Dapsone [Diaminodiphenyl Sulfone (DDS)]
Rifampicin
CHAPTER 27:
Antiviral Drugs
Acyclovir
Ganciclovir
Abacavir
Didanosine
Efavirenz (EFV)
Lamivudine
Lopinavir
Nelfinavir
Nevirapine (NVP)
Stavudine
Zidovudine (AZT, ZDV)
Amantadine
Oseltamivir
Rimantadine
Zanamivir
Dosage
Interferon-alfa-2a
Ribavirin
CHAPTER 28:
Antifungal Drugs
Amphotericin B (AMB)
Fluconazole
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Miconazole
Voriconazole
Terbinafine
Griseofulvin
Nystatin
CHAPTER 29:
Antimalarial Drugs
Sulfamethoxypyrazine with Pyrimethamine
Sulfadoxine with Pyrimethamine
Amodiaquine Hydrochloride
Artemether
Artesunate
Chloroquine Sulfate
Mefloquine
Doxycycline
Primaquine Phosphate
Quinine Sulfate
CHAPTER 30:
Antiparasitic (Intestinal) Drugs
Albendazole
Diloxanide Furoate
Furazolidone
Metronidazole
Nitazoxanide
Ornidazole
Secnidazole
Tinidazole
Albendazole
Ivermectin
Levamisole
Mebendazole
Mepacrine
Pyrantel Pamoate
Niclosamide
Nitazoxanide
Paromomycin
Piperazine
Praziquantel (PZQ)
CHAPTER 31:
Antiparasitic (Extraintestinal) Drugs
Diethylcarbamazine (DEC)
Amphotericin B
Pentamidine Isethionate
Sodium Stibagluconate
Pyrimethamine
Sulfadiazine
SECTION 4: DRUG THERAPY IN NEONATES
CHAPTER 32:
Emergency Drugs in Neonates
CHAPTER 33:
Drug Dosage in Neonates
General
Acetaminophen
Acetazolamide
Adenosine
Albumin Human
Albuterol
Alprostadil (Prostaglandin)
Aminophylline
Amrinone Lactate
Antihemophilic Factor
Atropine Sulfate
Bumetanide
Caffeine Citrate
Calcitriol (Vitamin D Analog)
Calcium Salts
Captopril
Carnitine
Chloral Hydrate
Chlorothiazide
Cimetidine
Cisapride
Citrate Solutions
Clonidine
Dexamethasone
Digoxin
Dihydrotachysterol
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Dornase Alpha (DNA Enzyme)
Doxapram
Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
Erythropoietin (Epoetin)
Folic Acid
Glucagon
Granulocyte Colony-stimulating Factor (G-CSF)
Hydralazine
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrocortisone
Adrenal Insufficiency
Shock
Indomethacin
Insulin
Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG)
Levothyroxine
Lorazepam
Magnesium Sulfate
Methadone
Metoclopramide
Midazolam
Morphine
Naloxone
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Primidone
Propranolol
Ranitidine
Spironolactone
Theophylline
Tolazoline
Tromethamine (Tham)
Ursodeoxycholic Acid (Ursodiol)
Valproic Acid
Vitamin E
Chemotherapeutic Drugs/Antibiotics
Amikacin
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Coamoxiclav)
Ampicillin
Azithromycin
Aztreonam
Carbenicillin
Cefaclor
Cefadroxil
Cefoperazone
Cefotaxime
Cefazolin
Ceftazidime
Ceftriaxone
Cefuroxime
Cephalexin
Chloramphenicol
Clindamycin
Erythromycin
Gentamicin
Imipenem-cilastatin
Methicillin
Metronidazole
Mezlocillin
Nafcillin
Oxacillin
Penicillin G
Penicillin G, Benzathine
Penicillin G, Procaine
Piperacillin
Sulfadiazine
Ticarcillin
Tobramycin
Vancomycin
Antiviral Drugs
Acyclovir
Vidarabine (Ara-A)
Lamivudine
Nelfinavir
Nevirapine
Zidovudine
Antifungal Drugs
Fluconazole
Miconazole
Nystatin
SECTION 5: PHARMACOTHERAPY IN EMERGENCIES
CHAPTER 34:
Important Emergency Drugs
CHAPTER 35:
Pharmacotherapy of Common Emergencies
Status Epilepticus/Acute Seizures
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Neonatal Seizures
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Snakebite
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Scorpion Sting
Background Information
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Organophosphate Poisoning
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Kerosene Oil Poisoning
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Acute Severe Asthma (Status Asthmaticus)
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Acute Diarrhea with Dehydration
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Bloody Diarrhea/Acute Bacillary Dysentry (Shigellosis)
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Acute Bronchiolitis
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Acute Epiglottitis
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Pneumonia
Pharmacotherapy (Box 35.2)
Supportive Measures
Hematemesis
Variceal Bleed
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Nonvariceal Bleed
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Hypertensive Crisis
Background
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Therapy
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Hypercyanotic Spell
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Acute Renal Failure (Acute Kidney Injury)
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Meningoencephalitis
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Bacterial Meningitis
Pharmacotherapy
Antibiotic Therapy
Supportive Measures
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Heat Stroke
Pharmacotherapy
Acute Glomerulonephritis (AGN)
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
Congestive Cardiac Failure
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive and other Measures
Anaphylaxis
Pharmacotherapy
Supportive Measures
SECTION 6: VACCINES
CHAPTER 36:
Conventional and New Vaccines for Routine Use
BCG Vaccine
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTwP, DTaP, Triple Vaccine)
Diphtheria-Tetanus Toxoid (DT)
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP, Acellular Triple Vaccine)
Tetanus, Diphtheria (Reduced Antigen) and Pertussis (Acellular) (Tdap)
Haemophilus influenzae Type B (HIB) Conjugate Vaccine
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines
Measles Vaccine
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Inactivated Polio Vaccine (IPV)
Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine (PPV-23)
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-7, PCV-13)
Tetanus Toxoid (TT)
Tetanus Toxoid-Reduced Dose Diphtheria Toxoid (Td)
Rotavirus Vaccine
Rubella Vaccine
Vi Capsular Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine
Vi Conjugate Typhoid Vaccine
Oral Typhoid Vaccine
Whole-cell Killed (Inactivated) TA and TAB Vaccines
Tetanus, Low Dose Diphtheria (Td) Vaccine
Tetanus, Low Dose Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
Varicella Vaccine
Cholera Vaccine
Influenza Virus Vaccines
Trivalent Influenza Vaccine (TIV)
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV)
Rabies Vaccine
Purified Chick Embryo Cell (PCEC) Vaccine
Vero Cell Vaccine
Human Diploid Cell (HDC) Vaccine
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine
Meningococcal Vaccine
Yellow Fever Vaccine
CHAPTER 37:
Combination Vaccines
Benefits
Consumer-related Benefits
Health Department/Facility-related Benefits
Adverse Events
Currently Licensed Combination Vaccines in India
Combination Vaccines not yet Licensed in India
Recommendations in India
Precautions and Warnings
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 Likely to Have Adverse Effects on the Fetus When Consumed During Pregnancy
APPENDIX 4:
Drugs in Treatment/Prevention of Fetal Disease
APPENDIX 5:
Therapeutic Range of Some Drugs
APPENDIX 6:
Drugs Excreted into Breast Milk
Vitamins
Tranquilizers
Amphetamines
Analgesics
Narcotics
Non-narcotics
Antibiotics
Antihistaminics
Barbiturates
Laxatives and Cathartics
Metals and Allied Agents
Sedatives
Miscellaneous
APPENDIX 7:
Drugs that Discolor the Stools
APPENDIX 8:
Drugs that Discolor the Urine
Yellow or Green Discoloration
Rust Yellow or Brownish
Pink to Red Brown
Magenta to Purple Orange
Green
Brown to Black Discoloration
Blue Discoloration
APPENDIX 9:
Drugs Likely to Cause Hemolysis in G6PD Deficiency
APPENDIX 10:
Drugs that may Cause Specific Side Effects
Drugs that may cause specific ADRs
APPENDIX 11:
ADRs Specific to Certain Drugs
Photosensitivity
Photophobia
Photoallergy
Phototoxicity
Pruritus/Urticaria
Eczema
Bullous or Vesicular Lesions
Erythema Nodosum
Loss of Scalp Hair
Hypertrichosis
Excessive Sweating
Hypothermia
Hyperpyrexia
Mental Depression
Headache
Drowsiness
Dystonia
Convulsions
Coma
Confusion, Delirium or Hallucinations
Paresthesia
Hyperactivity
Overexcitement
Behavior Problems like Aggressiveness and Temper Tantrums
Excessive Irritability
Clumsiness/Ataxia
Insomnia
Trismus
Floppiness/Hypotonia
Neutropenia
Antimicrobials
Anticonvulsants
Tranquilizers
Antihistaminics
Antirheumatic
Antithyroids
Bone Marrow Depression
Vertigo
Deafness
Lacrimation/Epiphora
Color Vision
Ptosis
Diplopia
Squint
Myopia
Nephrotoxicity
Frequency of Micturition
Polydipsia or Polyuria
Hematuria
Hepatotoxicity
Hiccup
Excessive Drooling
Gingivostomatitis
Dryness of Mouth
Diarrhea
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Abdominal Pain
Arthritis/Arthralgia
Lassitude
Lymphadenopathy
Gynecomastia
Pseudotumor Cerebri
APPENDIX 12:
Nomogram for Estimation of Surface Area
APPENDIX 13:
Drug Groups with Adverse Effects on Vitamin Status
APPENDIX 14:
Potential Drug Interaction with Chemotherapy
APPENDIX 15:
Banned Single Dose Drug Combinations (in India)
APPENDIX 16:
Banned Fixed Dose Drug Combinations with Other Agents (in India)
APPENDIX 17:
Immunization Schedules
India's National Immunization Schedule
APPENDIX 18:
Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) Immunization Recommendations
APPENDIX 19:
Adverse Events Following Immunization
Glossary of Abbreviations
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