Pediadosis

Pediadosis®, Medication Dosage in Pediatrics, is a practical vademecum for quick consultation and very useful for general practitioners, pediatricians, specialists in different areas, dentists, nurses and all health personnel who have to do with the formulation and the administration of medications to children.

The rational use of medications in children depends fundamentally on knowledge of the pharmacokinetic characteristics (process of drug use, absorption, distribution and elimination) and pharmacodynamics (mechanisms of action), since there are numerous variables (gastrointestinal absorption, composition of the different body compartments, elimination, oxidative enzymatic activity of the liver, etc.) that are different in children and adults and must be taken into account when prescribing a medication.

Errors are frequently made in the indications, dosage, intervals and administration of medications in children, since it is common to believe that the child is a small adult and the doses are calculated without taking into account weight proportions. The information offered by the pharmaceutical industry, therapeutic and pharmacology manuals and current vademecums do not contain the doses that should be used in the pediatric population, or if they do, it is in a very cursory form.

In addition to being difficult to memorize the doses and names of countless drugs, the pharmaceutical industry launches dozens of new medications on the market every year, which is why the doctor requires a therapeutic guide that is within reach at the right time. or if you have any questions about the prescription.

Pediadosis® contains the pharmacological group, indications, doses and commercial presentations of each of the generic medications used in children. The user will be able to search for a medication if they only remember its commercial name, the pharmacological group to which it belongs or its generic name. You will also quickly find its use during pregnancy, lactation and in patients with kidney and liver disease and in premature children.

Included in this manual are some elements such as oxygen, formula milk, electrolyte solutions, masterful dermatological preparations, oropharyngeal antiseptics, immunoglobulins and vaccines that are commonly used in pediatric practice. In addition, it contains a description of each of the vaccines, doses and commercial presentations, as well as the vaccination schedules of Mexico, Colombia and the United States.

The recommendations contained in this application have been formulated as guidance. In some cases other treatments and dosage will be preferred; The doctor, who has the sick patient at his side, is the one who can best judge what the optimal treatment is for him.

Special attention has been paid to transcribing all the information carefully, however, as it is possible that changes have occurred, or transcription errors have been made, it is recommended in case of doubt to consult the monograph provided by the laboratories producing each medicine. .

The inclusion of the trade names of the medications are done in alphabetical order as an example and are only a suggestion and does not mean that the author advocates their use or accepts responsibility for their use.

We gratefully receive all suggestions and typos resulting from your query. I hope that this manual is of great help in your professional practice and in favor of responsible prescription in children.