Lexicomp Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook

The Lexicomp Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook, 30th edition, includes more than 1,300 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:

·         1,317 Drug Monographs

·         Up to 35 Fields of Information per Monograph

·         More than 150 Extemporaneous Preparation Recipes

·         More than 100 Pages of Appendix Information

Updates to this Edition:

·         50 New Drug Monographs

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

·         Updated Appendix Topics:

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

o    Normal Pediatric Heart Rates

o    Multivitamin Product Table

o    Ideal Body Weight Calculation

o    Relative Infant Dose

o    Carbohydrate Content of Medications

o    Oral Medications That Should Not Be Crushed or Altered