Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook w/International Trade Names Index

The pediatric population is a dynamic group, with major changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics occurring throughout infancy and childhood. Because of these changes, the need for the evaluation and establishment of medication dosing regimens in children of different ages is great. The Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook with International Trade Names Index is the trusted resource for medical professionals managing pediatric patients worldwide. The International Edition contains all the content from the Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook, plus an International Trade Names Index including drug trade names from over 100 countries.

Benefits
944 drug monographs
Up to 40 fields of information per monograph
More than 100 Extemporaneous Preparation Recipes
More than 290 Pages of Appendix Information

Includes New Neonatal Dosing Field
16 New Drug Monographs
Updates to Hundreds of Existing Monographs
New Appendix Section:
WHO Model Formulary for Children
Updated Appendix Topics:
Adult and Adolescent HIV
Pediatric HIV
Perinatal HIV
Multivitamin Products
Antihypertensive Agents by Class
Emergency Pediatric Drip Calculations

Carol K. Taketomo, PharmD
Dr Taketomo received her doctorate from the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy. Subsequently, she completed a clinical pharmacy residency at the University of California Medical Center in San Diego. With over 30 years of clinical experience at one of the largest pediatric teaching hospitals in the nation, she is an acknowledged expert in the practical aspects of pediatric drug distribution and clinical pharmacy practice. She currently holds the appointment of Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy.

In her current capacity as Director of Pharmacy and Nutritional Services at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Dr Taketomo plays an active role in the education and training of the medical, pharmacy, and nursing staff. She coordinates the Pharmacy Department's quality assurance and drug use evaluation programs; maintains the hospital's strict formulary program; and is the editor of the house staff manual. Her particular interests are strategies to influence physician prescribing patterns and methods to decrease medication errors in the pediatric setting. She has been the author of numerous publications, and is an active presenter at professional meetings.

Dr Taketomo is a member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), California Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP), and Southern California Pediatric Pharmacy Group.