Safe and Unsafe Medications for Children

Author: Yang Ruizhen, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: According to a survey by the World Health Organization, half of the drugs used globally are misused, which may lead to drug resistance or even death in patients. The situation of irrational drug use in China is also very serious, accounting for approximately 12% of drug users. Children's organ structures and functions are in a continuous process of growth, maturation, and refinement, and their liver and kidney functions, which are closely related to drug metabolism, are not yet mature. If medications are administered in the same way as adults, it is very easy to cause accumulation poisoning. Parents should know how to correctly calculate medication dosages, such as based on body surface area or body weight. They should pay attention to the toxic and side effects of drugs and report to the doctor any history of drug allergies or other adverse reactions in their children to remind the doctor when prescribing medication. This book provides guidance on the safety and precautions of medication use for children of different ages, serving as a reference for parents.