Pharmacokinetics in children: history, considerations, and applications.
Crucial to safe pharmacological intervention in the pediatric population is a thorough understanding of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences in children as opposed to adults. This article discusses these differences and clarifies factors related to medication prescribing and administration techniques.
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New Mexico State University, 1500 University Drive, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA.
D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004358:Drug Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010372:Pediatrics; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services; D010599:Pharmacokinetics