Drugs and the newborn

  • R. S. Ledward
  • D. F. Hawkins
  • L. Stern

Abstract

Caution and care are necessary in giving drugs to the newborn. On each occasion, the absolute necessity for the drug, whether or not its side effects in babies are known, the appropriateness of the dose for the baby’s weight and the frequency of administration must be questioned.

Keywords

Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ferrous Sulphate Phenoxymethyl Penicillin Pancuronium Bromide Effective Renal Plasma Flow 
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© R.S. Ledward, D.F. Hawkins and L. Stern 1991

Authors and Affiliations

  • R. S. Ledward
    • 1
    • 2
  • D. F. Hawkins
    • 3
    • 4
  • L. Stern
    • 5
  1. 1.South-East Kent Health AuthorityEngland
  2. 2.Department of Obstetrics and GynaecologyThe Royal London HospitalEngland
  3. 3.Hammersmith HospitalLondonUK
  4. 4.University of LondonEngland
  5. 5.Brown UniversityProvidenceUSA

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