Lexi-Comp's Pediatric Dosage Handbook: Including Neonatal Dosing, Drug Adminstration, & Extemporaneous Preparations [Paperback]

Carol K. Taketomo (Author), Jane Hurlburt Hodding (Author), Donna M. Kraus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1591952158 | ISBN-13: 978-1591952152 | Publication Date: July 30, 2007 | Edition: 14

The pediatric population is a dynamic group, with major changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics taking place throughout infancy and childhood. Because of these vital changes, the need for the evaluation and establishment of medication dosing regimens in children of different ages is great. The Pediatric Dosage Handbook, 14th Edition, continues to be the trusted information resource for medical professionals managing pediatric patients.

Product Details

• Paperback: 2003 pages
• Publisher: Lexi Comp; 14 edition (July 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591952158
• ISBN-13: 978-1591952152
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 4.6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #685,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars reliable source for the pediatrician, September 5, 2007

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baby bean doc "baby doc" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lexi-Comp's Pediatric Dosage Handbook: Including Neonatal Dosing, Drug Adminstration, & Extemporaneous Preparations (Paperback)

This is a great source to have access to (especially if you're looking up pediatric drugs at home and don't have access to UptoDate or Micromedex). It is a thorough reference. The major down-side is that it lacks an index for generic/trade names. Maybe it's there and I still haven't found it, but this is a problem when one is trying to quick reference a drug. Nevertheless, I haven't found a superior drug reference in a readily available book in pediatrics (online, I'd say Micromedex is even more complete, but in a book, this is the best). Also, for neonatal dosing, I would prefer Neofax.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, November 5, 2008

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ER NP "ER NP" (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lexi-Comp's Pediatric Dosage Handbook: Including Neonatal Dosing, Drug Adminstration, & Extemporaneous Preparations (Paperback)

Is a great drug resource. Has everything you need to know and it easy to use. My only complaint is that there is no index by brand name and the drugs are listed by generic, so if you do not know the generic name you are kind of stuck. Contains adult doses as well, and includes other pediatric medicine resources.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, June 25, 2008

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Eduardo Jesus Capo Bauza (SANTIAGO DE CHILE, AREA METROPOLITANA Chile) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexi-Comp's Pediatric Dosage Handbook: Including Neonatal Dosing, Drug Adminstration, & Extemporaneous Preparations (Paperback)

Very extensive and detailed information about all drugs . It's all you need to prescribe a drug with safety.
The appendix section contains very useful information of clinical and basic laboratory values
It's the most complete and specific book I have ever seen about pediatric drug prescription
I love it